How to pronounce crowdie
Say it like KROW-dee. Crowdie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROW).
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- KROW
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crowdie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crowdie
American and British speakers say crowdie in essentially the same way: /ˈkraʊdi/ in the US and /ˈkraʊdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROW-dee.
What does crowdie mean?
- A Scottish form of cottage cheese.
Where does crowdie come from?
Alteration of Early Scots crud (“curd”), cognate with Early Modern English and Middle English crud, crudde (14th c.), crodde, of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with crowdie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crowdie.
Questions about saying crowdie
How do you pronounce crowdie?
Say KROW-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈkraʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crowdie?
Crowdie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROW). Broken into parts: KROW · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say crowdie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraʊdi/ and the British form is /ˈkraʊdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.