How to pronounce ragamuffin
Say it like RAG-uh-muhf-in. Ragamuffin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG).
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- RAG
- uh
- muhf
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragamuffin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ragamuffin
American and British speakers say ragamuffin in essentially the same way: /ˈræɡəˌmʌfɪn/ in the US and /ˈræɡəˌmʌfɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAG-uh-muhf-in.
What does ragamuffin mean?
- A dirty, shabbily-clothed child; an urchin.
- A hooligan or troublemaker.
- Alternative letter-case form of Ragamuffin (“a breed of domestic cat”).
Where does ragamuffin come from?
From the Middle English Ragamuffyn.
Questions about saying ragamuffin
How do you pronounce ragamuffin?
Say RAG-uh-muhf-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈræɡəˌmʌfɪn/. In British English it is /ˈræɡəˌmʌfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ragamuffin?
Ragamuffin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG). Broken into parts: RAG · uh · muhf · in.
Do Americans and Brits say ragamuffin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræɡəˌmʌfɪn/ and the British form is /ˈræɡəˌmʌfɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.