How to pronounce waragi
Say it like WAR-uh-ghee. Waragi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAR).
- WAR
- uh
- ghee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waragi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of waragi
American and British speakers say waragi in essentially the same way: /ˈwærəɡi/ in the US and /ˈwærəɡi/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAR-uh-ghee.
What does waragi mean?
- A distilled alcoholic beverage made from bananas or millet, common in Uganda.
Where does waragi come from?
Borrowed from Luganda waragi, itself from English war + gin.
Questions about saying waragi
How do you pronounce waragi?
Say WAR-uh-ghee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwærəɡi/. In British English it is /ˈwærəɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waragi?
Waragi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAR). Broken into parts: WAR · uh · ghee.
Do Americans and Brits say waragi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwærəɡi/ and the British form is /ˈwærəɡi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.