Phonetic Breakdown of "cruise"
Learn how to break down "cruise" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.
Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:
/kɹuːz/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries
IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:
K R UW1 Z
Standard phonetic transcription to help with precise pronunciation
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Definition of "cruise"
Pronunciation: /kɹuːz/
Noun
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A sea or lake voyage, especially one taken for pleasure.
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Portion of aircraft travel at a constant airspeed and altitude between ascent and descent phases.
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A period spent in the Marine Corps.
Verb
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To sail about, especially for pleasure.
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To travel at constant speed for maximum operating efficiency.
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To move about an area leisurely in the hope of discovering something, or looking for custom.
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To inspect (forest land) for the purpose of estimating the quantity of lumber it will yield.
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To actively seek a romantic partner or casual sexual partner by moving about a particular area; to troll.
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(child development) To walk while holding on to an object (stage in development of ambulation, typically occurring at 10 months).
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To win easily and convincingly.Example: "Germany cruised to a World Cup victory over the short-handed Australians."