How to Pronounce "cruel"
word
/ˈkɹuəɫ/
KROO-uhl
/kɹˈuːəl/
KROO-uhl
Definition
If someone or something is cruel, they cause pain or suffering and do not care about it. It can describe physically harmful actions or emotionally hurtful words and behavior.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹuəɫ/
British English
/kɹˈuːəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROO-uhl
UK
KROO-uhl
Listen in Context
It was cruel to leave the dog outside in the cold.
His cruel words made her cry.
The teacher said the joke was cruel and not funny.
Don't be cruel just because you're angry.