To pronounce "rugae", say RUG-ae — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RUG-ae
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"rugae" has 2 syllables: rug-ae. It rhymes with boogie-woogie and nugae, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rugae" has 2 syllables: rug · ae.
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