How to pronounce ragu
Say it like ra-GOO. Ragu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO).
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- ra
- GOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragu 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 ragu
American and British speakers say ragu in essentially the same way: /ræˈɡu/ in the US and /ræˈɡuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ra-GOO.
What does ragu mean?
- Alternative spelling of ragù.
Words that rhyme with ragu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ragu.
Questions about saying ragu
How do you pronounce ragu?
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 ragu?
Ragu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOO). Broken into parts: ra · GOO.
Do Americans and Brits say ragu 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.