How to pronounce sevruga
Say it like sev-ROO-guh. Sevruga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO).
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- sev
- ROO
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sevruga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sevGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of sevruga
American and British speakers say sevruga in essentially the same way: /ˌsɛvˈruɡə/ in the US and /ˌsɛvˈruːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: sev-ROO-guh.
What does sevruga mean?
- stellate sturgeon (Acipenser stellatus).
- An expensive caviar made from its eggs.
Words that rhyme with sevruga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sevruga.
Questions about saying sevruga
How do you pronounce sevruga?
Say sev-ROO-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛvˈruɡə/. In British English it is /ˌsɛvˈruːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sevruga?
Sevruga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROO). Broken into parts: sev · ROO · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say sevruga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɛvˈruɡə/ and the British form is /ˌsɛvˈruːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.