How to pronounce kugel
Say it like KOO-gul. Kugel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
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- KOO
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kugel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kugel
American and British speakers say kugel in essentially the same way: /ˈkuɡəl/ in the US and /ˈkuːɡəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-gul.
What does kugel mean?
- A traditional savoury or sweet Jewish dish consisting of a baked pudding of pasta, potatoes, or rice, with vegetables, or raisins and spices.
- A traditional hanging ornament of German origin, made of thin glass with a metal coating, usually spherical but also produced in other shapes such as bunches of grapes and drops.
Words that rhyme with kugel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kugel.
Questions about saying kugel
How do you pronounce kugel?
Say KOO-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈkuɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈkuːɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kugel?
Kugel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · gul.
Do Americans and Brits say kugel the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkuɡəl/ and the British form is /ˈkuːɡəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.