How to pronounce unrugged
Say it like un-RUHG-id. Unrugged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHG).
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- un
- RUHG
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unrugged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- RUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unrugged
American and British speakers say unrugged in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈrʌɡɪd/ in the US and /ʌnˈrʌɡɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-RUHG-id.
What does unrugged mean?
- Not rugged
- Not rugged, without a rug
- simple past and past participle of unrug
Where does unrugged come from?
From un- + rugged.
Questions about saying unrugged
How do you pronounce unrugged?
Say un-RUHG-id. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈrʌɡɪd/. In British English it is /ʌnˈrʌɡɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unrugged?
Unrugged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHG). Broken into parts: un · RUHG · id.
Do Americans and Brits say unrugged the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈrʌɡɪd/ and the British form is /ʌnˈrʌɡɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.