How to pronounce rougarou
Say it like ROO-guh-roo. Rougarou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- guh
- roo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rougarou pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of rougarou
American and British speakers say rougarou in essentially the same way: /ˈruɡəru/ in the US and /ˈruːɡəruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-guh-roo.
What does rougarou mean?
- A werewolf or werewolf-like creature said to inhabit the swamps in Louisiana (and sometimes French-Canadian) folklore.
Where does rougarou come from?
From Louisiana French rougarou (“werewolf”).
Questions about saying rougarou
How do you pronounce rougarou?
Say ROO-guh-roo. The American pronunciation is /ˈruɡəru/. In British English it is /ˈruːɡəruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rougarou?
Rougarou has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · guh · roo.
Do Americans and Brits say rougarou the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruɡəru/ and the British form is /ˈruːɡəruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.