How to pronounce crudely
Say it like KROOD-lee. Crudely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROOD).
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- KROOD
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crudely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crudely
American and British speakers say crudely in essentially the same way: /ˈkrudli/ in the US and /ˈkruːdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROOD-lee.
What does crudely mean?
- In a crude manner.
Where does crudely come from?
From crude + -ly.
Words that rhyme with crudely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crudely.
Questions about saying crudely
How do you pronounce crudely?
Say KROOD-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrudli/. In British English it is /ˈkruːdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crudely?
Crudely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROOD). Broken into parts: KROOD · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say crudely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrudli/ and the British form is /ˈkruːdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.