How do you pronounce "crude"?

In American English: /ˈkruːd/ (KROOD). In British English: /kɹˈuːd/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkruːd/ (KROOD). In Australian English: /kɹˈuːd/ (KR).

Is "crude" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkruːd/ (KROOD), while in British English it's /kɹˈuːd/ (KR).

How to Pronounce "crude"

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crude

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/ˈkruːd/

KROOD

Syllable Breakdown

kruːdcrude

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