How to Pronounce "cruellest"
word
ˈkɹuəɫ/, /ˈkɹuɫ
KROO-uh-list
kɹˈuːələst
kROO-uh-luhst
Definition
The superlative form of 'cruel,' meaning more cruel than anyone or anything else; causing the most pain, suffering, or sadness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹuəɫ/, /ˈkɹuɫ
British English
kɹˈuːələst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROO-uh-list
UK
kROO-uh-luhst
Listen in Context
She was the cruellest person in the story.
This is the cruellest winter we have had.
Being ignored was the cruellest thing of all.
Out of all his punishments, that was the cruellest.