How Do You Spell CRUDDAS?

Pronunciation: [kɹˈʌdəz] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "cruddas" can be a bit confusing due to the silent letters. The correct pronunciation of this word is /ˈkrʌdəz/. The first letter "c" is pronounced as a "k" sound, while the following letters "rudda" are pronounced as "ruh-duh" with a short "u" sound. The final "s" is silent, so it is not pronounced. Despite its unusual spelling, "cruddas" is actually a surname that can be found in England and Scotland.