How to pronounce rugose
Say it like roo-GOHS. Rugose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOHS).
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- roo
- GOHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rugose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- GOHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rugose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ruh-GOHS.
What does rugose mean?
- Having rugae or wrinkles, creases, ridges, or corrugation.
- Rugged, rough, unrefined.
- Having a rough, wrinkled, or wavy surface; commonly in parasynthetic usage e.g. "rugose-veined" or "rugose-leaved".
Where does rugose come from?
From Latin rūgōsus (“wrinkled”).
Words that rhyme with rugose
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Questions about saying rugose
How do you pronounce rugose?
Say roo-GOHS. The American pronunciation is /ˌruˈɡoʊs/. In British English it is /rʊˈɡəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rugose?
Rugose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOHS). Broken into parts: roo · GOHS.
Is rugose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rʊˈɡəʊs/ (ruh-GOHS).