How to Pronounce "rudiment"
word
ˈɹudɪmənt
ROO-di-muhnt
ˈɹuːdɪmənt
ROO-di-muhnt
Definition
A rudiment is a basic principle, early stage, or undeveloped part of something. It often refers to the simplest or first elements from which something develops.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹudɪmənt
British English
ˈɹuːdɪmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-di-muhnt
UK
ROO-di-muhnt
Listen in Context
Before you learn calculus, you need to know the rudiments of algebra.
The book teaches the rudiments of cooking.
Children first learn the rudiments of reading in school.
I'm still struggling with the rudiments of playing guitar.