How do you pronounce "cruelly"?

In American English: /ˈkruːli/ (KROOL-ee). In British English: /kɹˈuːəli/ (KR-oo-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈkruːli/ (KROOL-ee). In Australian English: /kɹˈuːəli/ (KR-oo-uhl).

Is "cruelly" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkruːli/ (KROOL-ee), while in British English it's /kɹˈuːəli/ (KR-oo-uhl).

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cruelly

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/ˈkruːli/

KROOL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kruːlcru·ielly

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