How to pronounce contrude
Say it like kuhn-TROOD. Contrude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROOD).
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- kuhn
- TROOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of contrude
American and British speakers say contrude in essentially the same way: /ˌkʌnˈtrud/ in the US and /ˌkʌnˈtruːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuhn-TROOD.
What does contrude mean?
- to crowd or push together (in senses relating to teeth)“She now needed braces, as her teeth were contruded.”
- to create an abnormal inward curve of any portion of the line of the dental arch
- to cause a downward or inward curve line of the strata
Where does contrude come from?
From Latin contrudo.
Words that rhyme with contrude
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contrude.
Questions about saying contrude
How do you pronounce contrude?
Say kuhn-TROOD. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌnˈtrud/. In British English it is /ˌkʌnˈtruːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrude?
Contrude has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TROOD). Broken into parts: kuhn · TROOD.
Do Americans and Brits say contrude the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkʌnˈtrud/ and the British form is /ˌkʌnˈtruːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.