How to pronounce cruddy
Say it like KRUHD-ee. Cruddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHD).
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- KRUHD
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruddy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cruddy
American and British speakers say cruddy in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌdi/ in the US and /ˈkrʌdi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHD-ee.
What does cruddy mean?
- Full of crud.
- Crummy, lousy, worthless.“Because I didn't study for my test, I feel like I'm gonna make a pretty cruddy grade.”
- Annoying, irritating.“Some children's cartoons sure have cruddy theme songs.”
Where does cruddy come from?
From Middle English cruddi, equivalent to crud + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- filthy
- foul
- nasty
Words that rhyme with cruddy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cruddy.
Questions about saying cruddy
How do you pronounce cruddy?
Say KRUHD-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌdi/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruddy?
Cruddy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHD). Broken into parts: KRUHD · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say cruddy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌdi/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌdi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.