How to pronounce rugelach
Say it like ROO-guh-luk. Rugelach has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- guh
- luk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rugelach 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.
- lukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rugelach
American and British speakers say rugelach in essentially the same way: /ˈruɡələk/ in the US and /ˈruːɡələk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-guh-luk.
What does rugelach mean?
- A type of Jewish pastry, which may be filled with various fruit, nuts, chocolate, etc.
Questions about saying rugelach
How do you pronounce rugelach?
Say ROO-guh-luk. The American pronunciation is /ˈruɡələk/. In British English it is /ˈruːɡələk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rugelach?
Rugelach has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · guh · luk.
Do Americans and Brits say rugelach the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruɡələk/ and the British form is /ˈruːɡələk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.