How to Pronounce Spruce

To pronounce "spruce", say SPRUC-e — 2 syllables, IPA /spɹuːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/spɹuːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spruce”

"spruce" has 2 syllables: spruc-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

What does spruce mean?

noun

  1. Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.
  2. The wood of a spruce.

verb

  1. (usually with up) To arrange neatly; tidy up.
  2. (usually with up) To make oneself spruce (neat and elegant in appearance).

adjective

  1. Smart, trim, and elegant in appearance; fastidious (said of a person).

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Words that rhyme with spruce

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spruce"?▾

"Spruce" has 2 syllables: spruc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "spruce"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spruce" is /spɹuːs/.

What does "spruce" mean?▾

Spruce: Any of various large coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs from the genus Picea, found in northern temperate and boreal regions; originally and more fully spruce fir.

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