How to Pronounce "cruder"
word
ˈkɹud
KROO-der
kɹˈuːdɐ
KROO-duh
Definition
"Cruder" is the comparative form of "crude," meaning more simple, rough, or lacking refinement. It can also mean less polite, more primitive, or less processed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹud
British English
kɹˈuːdɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KROO-der
UK
KROO-duh
Listen in Context
This stone tool is cruder than the new one.
His words sounded cruder than I expected.
The painting looks cruder than the others.
The early computers were much cruder than today's models.