How to pronounce ragweed
Say it like RAG-weed. Ragweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG).
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- RAG
- weed
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ragweed 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.
- weedGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ragweed
American and British speakers say ragweed in essentially the same way: /ˈræˌɡwid/ in the US and /ˈræˌɡwiːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAG-weed.
What does ragweed mean?
- A plant of the genus Ambrosia, native to North America and a common invasive species elsewhere, particularly noted for producing pollen that triggers hay fever.
- Synonym of ragwort.
- A summer cypress, mock cypress (Bassia scoparia).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying ragweed
How do you pronounce ragweed?
Say RAG-weed. The American pronunciation is /ˈræˌɡwid/. In British English it is /ˈræˌɡwiːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ragweed?
Ragweed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAG). Broken into parts: RAG · weed.
Do Americans and Brits say ragweed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræˌɡwid/ and the British form is /ˈræˌɡwiːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.