Pronunciation
How to pronounce “crude”
“crude” is pronounced /kɹuːd/ — 1 syllable.
The sound
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crude
/kɹuːd/
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'crude' is one beat: /kɹuːd/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
a dark oil consisting mainly of hydrocarbons
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