How to pronounce crudity
Say it like KROO-dih-tee. Crudity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO).
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- KROO
- dih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crudity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of crudity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KROO-dih-tee.
What does crudity mean?
- The state of being crude.
- A crude act or characteristic.
Where does crudity come from?
Borrowed from Middle French crudité, from Latin crūditās.
Words that rhyme with crudity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of crudity.
Questions about saying crudity
How do you pronounce crudity?
Say KROO-dih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrudɪti/. In British English it is /ˈkruːdɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crudity?
Crudity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROO). Broken into parts: KROO · dih · tee.
Is crudity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈkruːdɪti/ (KROO-dih-tee).