How to pronounce aerugo
Say it like ee-ROO-goh. Aerugo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- ee
- ROO
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aerugo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of aerugo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ee-ROO-goh.
What does aerugo mean?
- Metallic rust, particularly of brass or copper; verdigris; patina.
Where does aerugo come from?
Borrowed from Latin aerūgō, from aes (“copper, bronze, brass”).
Questions about saying aerugo
How do you pronounce aerugo?
Say ee-ROO-goh. The American pronunciation is /iˈruɡoʊ/. In British English it is /iˈruːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aerugo?
Aerugo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: ee · ROO · goh.
Is aerugo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /iˈruːɡəʊ/ (ee-ROO-goh).