How to Pronounce "crude"
word
/ˈkɹud/
krood
/kɹˈuːd/
krood
Definition
Describes something in its natural or unrefined state, or behavior that is rude, simple, or not carefully made. It can also refer to crude oil.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹud/
British English
/kɹˈuːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
krood
UK
krood
Listen in Context
The factory uses crude materials to make the products.
He made a crude drawing of a cat.
Saudi Arabia exports a lot of crude oil.
His joke was a bit crude, so not everyone laughed.