How to pronounce ragpick
Say it like RAG-pik. Ragpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG).
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- RAG
- pik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragpick 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.
- pikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ragpick
American and British speakers say ragpick in essentially the same way: /ˈræɡpɪk/ in the US and /ˈræɡpɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAG-pik.
What does ragpick mean?
- To scavenge through refuse.
Where does ragpick come from?
Back-formation from ragpicking.
Questions about saying ragpick
How do you pronounce ragpick?
Say RAG-pik. The American pronunciation is /ˈræɡpɪk/. In British English it is /ˈræɡpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ragpick?
Ragpick has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG). Broken into parts: RAG · pik.
Do Americans and Brits say ragpick the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræɡpɪk/ and the British form is /ˈræɡpɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.