How to pronounce zadruga
Say it like za-DROO-guh. Zadruga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROO).
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- za
- DROO
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zadruga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zaKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DROOSay 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 zadruga
American and British speakers say zadruga in essentially the same way: /zæˈdruɡə/ in the US and /zæˈdruːɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: za-DROO-guh.
What does zadruga mean?
- A social unit of rural community among the South Slavs, associated with family links and set customs.
Words that rhyme with zadruga
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Questions about saying zadruga
How do you pronounce zadruga?
Say za-DROO-guh. The American pronunciation is /zæˈdruɡə/. In British English it is /zæˈdruːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zadruga?
Zadruga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DROO). Broken into parts: za · DROO · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say zadruga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /zæˈdruɡə/ and the British form is /zæˈdruːɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.