How to pronounce raggedy
Say it like RAG-uh-dee. Raggedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG).
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- RAG
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raggedy 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of raggedy
American and British speakers say raggedy in essentially the same way: /ˈræɡədi/ in the US and /ˈræɡədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAG-uh-dee.
What does raggedy mean?
- Torn, ragged or tattered.
- Wearing torn or tattered clothes.
Where does raggedy come from?
From ragged + -y. By surface analysis, rag + -ety.
Questions about saying raggedy
How do you pronounce raggedy?
Say RAG-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈræɡədi/. In British English it is /ˈræɡədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raggedy?
Raggedy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG). Broken into parts: RAG · uh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say raggedy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræɡədi/ and the British form is /ˈræɡədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.