How to Pronounce "cruelly"
word
ˈkɹuɫi
KROO-lee
kɹˈuːəlˌi
KROO-uhl-ee
Definition
In a way that causes pain or suffering to others on purpose or shows no care for their feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹuɫi
British English
kɹˈuːəlˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROO-lee
UK
KROO-uhl-ee
Listen in Context
The dog was cruelly treated by its owner.
She laughed cruelly at his mistake.
The villain cruelly punished the hero.
They were cruelly left out of the invitation list.