How many syllables in cruelty?

Syllables in cruelty

2 or 3

cruelty

Cruelty has two syllables, or three when said slowly. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say cruelty

Said as /ˈkɹulti/2 syllables · DUM-da
Said as /ˈkɹuəlti/3 syllables, CRU-el-ty · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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Questions

How many syllables are in cruelty?
Cruelty has two syllables, or three when said slowly.
How do you divide cruelty into syllables?
Cruelty is said as /ˈkɹulti/, with two beats.
Which syllable is stressed in cruelty?
The first syllable.

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