How to pronounce rugula
Say it like ROO-guh-luh. Rugula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- guh
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rugula 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rugula
American and British speakers say rugula in essentially the same way: /ˈruɡələ/ in the US and /ˈruːɡələ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-guh-luh.
What does rugula mean?
- Alternative spelling of rugelach.
- arugula
Questions about saying rugula
How do you pronounce rugula?
Say ROO-guh-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈruɡələ/. In British English it is /ˈruːɡələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rugula?
Rugula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · guh · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say rugula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruɡələ/ and the British form is /ˈruːɡələ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.