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How do you spell Bruise?

Correct spelling

bruise

BRU + ISE. The UI makes an OO sound.

Why is bruise spelled this way?

From Old English brysan, to crush. A bruise is damage without breaking — force absorbed beneath the surface, visible only as color changes in the skin.

Common misspellings of bruise

brusebroosebruizebrooze

Example

She had a bruise on her arm.

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