How to pronounce rutabagas
Say it like ROO-tuh-bay-guz. Rutabagas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- tuh
- bay
- guz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rutabagas 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- guzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rutabagas
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-tuh-bay-guz.
What does rutabagas mean?
- plural of rutabaga How to pronounce rutabaga
Questions about saying rutabagas
How do you pronounce rutabagas?
Say ROO-tuh-bay-guz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutəbeɪɡəz/. In British English it is /ˈruːtəbeɪɡəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rutabagas?
Rutabagas has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · tuh · bay · guz.
Is rutabagas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈruːtəbeɪɡəz/ (ROO-tuh-bay-guz).