How to pronounce rugulose
Say it like ROO-ghyuh-lohs. Rugulose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ghyuh
- lohs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rugulose 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.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rugulose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROO-ghyuh-lohs.
What does rugulose mean?
- Having small or fine-grained wrinkles.“Nutlet rugulose to transversely ridged; tubercle without grayish enlarged base.”
Questions about saying rugulose
How do you pronounce rugulose?
Say ROO-ghyuh-lohs. The American pronunciation is /ˈruɡjəloʊs/. In British English it is /ˈruːɡjələʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rugulose?
Rugulose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ghyuh · lohs.
Is rugulose 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 /ˈruːɡjələʊs/ (ROO-ghyuh-lohs).