How to pronounce crusta
Say it like KRUHS-tuh. Crusta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce crusta. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KRUHS
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Crusta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of crusta
American and British speakers say crusta in essentially the same way: /ˈkrʌstə/ in the US and /ˈkrʌstə/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHS-tuh.
What does crusta mean?
- A crust or shell.
- A gem engraved, or a plate embossed in low relief, for inlaying a vase or other object.
- A cocktail (typically of brandy, orange liqueur, bitters, and lemon juice and peel) distinguished by a sugared crust on the rim of the glass.
Where does crusta come from?
Borrowed from Latin crusta (“shell, crust, inlaid work”).
Questions about saying crusta
How do you pronounce crusta?
Say KRUHS-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrʌstə/. In British English it is /ˈkrʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in crusta?
Crusta has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRUHS). Broken into parts: KRUHS · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say crusta the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrʌstə/ and the British form is /ˈkrʌstə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.