How to Pronounce “crudo”
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- American (US)
- /ˈkɹuːdəʊ/
- British (UK)
- /ˈkɹuːdəʊ/
What “crudo” means
noun — A dish made of raw fish or seafood.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “crudo” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɹuːdəʊ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈkɹuːdəʊ/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "crudo" mean?
crudo (noun): A dish made of raw fish or seafood.
How do you pronounce "crudo" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "crudo", /ˈkɹuːdəʊ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "crudo"?
/ˈkɹuːdəʊ/ in American English, /ˈkɹuːdəʊ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "crudo"?
“crudo” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈkɹuːdəʊ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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