How to pronounce tragus
Say it like TRAY-gus. Tragus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY).
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- TRAY
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tragus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tragus
American and British speakers say tragus in essentially the same way: /ˈtreɪɡəs/ in the US and /ˈtreɪɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAY-gus.
What does tragus mean?
- The small piece of thick cartilage on the inner side of the external ear that is immediately in front of and partly closing the ear canal.
Words that rhyme with tragus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tragus.
Questions about saying tragus
How do you pronounce tragus?
Say TRAY-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtreɪɡəs/. In British English it is /ˈtreɪɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tragus?
Tragus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAY). Broken into parts: TRAY · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say tragus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtreɪɡəs/ and the British form is /ˈtreɪɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.