How do you pronounce "cruelty"?

In American English: /ˈkruːlti/ (KROOLT-ee). In British English: /kɹˈuːəlti/ (KR-oo-uhlt). In Canadian English: /ˈkruːlti/ (KROOLT-ee). In Australian English: /kɹˈuːəlti/ (KR-oo-uhlt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkruːlti/ (KROOLT-ee), while in British English it's /kɹˈuːəlti/ (KR-oo-uhlt).

How to Pronounce "cruelty"

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cruelty

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/ˈkruːlti/

KROOLT-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kruːltcru·ielty

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