How to Pronounce Sprue

To pronounce "sprue", say SPRUE — one syllable, IPA /spɹuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/spɹuː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sprue”

"sprue" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: sprew — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sprue mean?

noun

  1. A tropical disease causing a sore throat and tongue, and disturbed digestion; psilosis.

Synonyms

tropical sprue

Words that rhyme with sprue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

nontropicalpsilosissyphiloidsyphilideprunellasyphilosissibbenslues

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sprue"?▾

"Sprue" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sprue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sprue" is /spɹuː/.

What does "sprue" mean?▾

Sprue: A tropical disease causing a sore throat and tongue, and disturbed digestion; psilosis.

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