How to pronounce tsuga
Say it like SOO-guh. Tsuga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tsuga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay 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 tsuga
American and British speakers say tsuga in essentially the same way: /ˈsuɡə/ in the US and /ˈsuːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOO-guh.
What does tsuga mean?
- Any tree of genus Tsuga of conifers in the family Pinaceae, of which there are eight, nine, or ten species (depending on the authority), with four species occurring in North America and four to six in eastern Asia.
Words that rhyme with tsuga
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tsuga.
Questions about saying tsuga
How do you pronounce tsuga?
Say SOO-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsuɡə/. In British English it is /ˈsuːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tsuga?
Tsuga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say tsuga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsuɡə/ and the British form is /ˈsuːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.