How to pronounce ruga
Say it like ROO-guh. Ruga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruga 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ruga
American and British speakers say ruga in essentially the same way: /ˈruɡə/ in the US and /ˈruːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-guh.
What does ruga mean?
- A fold, crease or wrinkle.
Where does ruga come from?
Borrowed from Latin rūga (“a crease in the face, wrinkle”).
Words that rhyme with ruga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruga.
Questions about saying ruga
How do you pronounce ruga?
Say ROO-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈruɡə/. In British English it is /ˈruːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruga?
Ruga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say ruga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruɡə/ and the British form is /ˈruːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.