How to Pronounce "cruelty"
word
/ˈkɹuəɫti/
KROO-uhl-tee
/kɹˈuːəlti/
KROO-uhl-tee
Definition
Cruelty is behavior that is very mean, hurtful, or causes pain to others on purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹuəɫti/
British English
/kɹˈuːəlti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROO-uhl-tee
UK
KROO-uhl-tee
Listen in Context
Animal cruelty is against the law in many countries.
His cruelty made everyone afraid of him.
They were punished for their cruelty to the children.
No one could believe the level of cruelty shown in that video.