How to pronounce rugate
Say it like ROO-gayt. Rugate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- gayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rugate 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.
- gaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rugate
American and British speakers say rugate in essentially the same way: /ˈruɡeɪt/ in the US and /ˈruːɡeɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-gayt.
What does rugate mean?
- Having alternate ridges and depressions; wrinkled.
- Having a varying refractive index.
Where does rugate come from?
From Latin rugatus, past participle of rugare (“to wrinkle”), from ruga (“a wrinkle”).
Questions about saying rugate
How do you pronounce rugate?
Say ROO-gayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈruɡeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈruːɡeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rugate?
Rugate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · gayt.
Do Americans and Brits say rugate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruɡeɪt/ and the British form is /ˈruːɡeɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.