How to Pronounce Crude

To pronounce "crude", say CRUD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /kɹʉd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/kɹʉd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “crude”

"crude" has 2 syllables: crud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and subdued, if that helps it stick.

What does crude mean?

noun

  1. Any substance in its natural state.
  2. Crude oil.

adjective

  1. In a natural, untreated state.

    “crude oil”

  2. Characterized by simplicity, especially something not carefully or expertly made.

    “a crude shelter”

Synonyms

rawbluntimmatureunripeobviousprimitive

Antonyms

processedrefined

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Words that rhyme with crude

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdsubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudealludesolitude

Related words

unrefinedroughcoarsegrossbluntvulgarindecentrude

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crude"?▾

"Crude" has 2 syllables: crud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "crude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "crude" is /kɹʉd/.

What does "crude" mean?▾

Crude: Any substance in its natural state.

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