How many syllables in cruel?

There is 1 syllable in the word cruel.

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cruel (adjective):: deliberately causing pain without pity; disposed to inflict pain or suffering devoid of humane feelings; (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering.

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