To pronounce "ragu", say RAG-u — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"ragu" has 2 syllables: rag-u. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Ragu" has 2 syllables: rag · u.
Ragu: An Italian pasta sauce containing ground meat cooked with sautéed vegetables in tomato sauce or some other kind of liquid.
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