How to pronounce ragged
Say it like RAG-ud. Ragged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG).
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- RAG
- ud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragged 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.
- udKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ragged
American and British speakers say ragged in essentially the same way: /ˈræɡəd/ in the US and /ˈræɡəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAG-ud.
What does ragged mean?
- In tatters, having the texture broken.“a ragged coat”
- Having rough edges; jagged or uneven“ragged rocks”
- Harsh-sounding; having an unpleasant noise
- simple past and past participle of rag How to pronounce rag
Where does ragged come from?
From Middle English ragged, from North Germanic.
Words that rhyme with ragged
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ragged.
Questions about saying ragged
How do you pronounce ragged?
Say RAG-ud. The American pronunciation is /ˈræɡəd/. In British English it is /ˈræɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ragged?
Ragged has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG). Broken into parts: RAG · ud.
Do Americans and Brits say ragged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræɡəd/ and the British form is /ˈræɡəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.