How to pronounce ragout
Say it like ra-GOO. Ragout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO).
- ra
- GOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragout pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- raKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ragout
American and British speakers say ragout in essentially the same way: /ræˈɡu/ in the US and /ræˈɡuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ra-GOO.
What does ragout mean?
- a stew of meat and vegetables mixed together
- any stew, soup, or sauce
- To prepare (food) as a ragout.
Where does ragout come from?
Borrowed from French ragoût.
Words that rhyme with ragout
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ragout.
Questions about saying ragout
How do you pronounce ragout?
Say ra-GOO. The American pronunciation is /ræˈɡu/. In British English it is /ræˈɡuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ragout?
Ragout has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO). Broken into parts: ra · GOO.
Do Americans and Brits say ragout the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræˈɡu/ and the British form is /ræˈɡuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.