How to Pronounce Rutabaga

To pronounce "rutabaga", say RUT-ab-ag-a — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rutabaga”

"rutabaga" has 4 syllables: rut-ab-ag-a.

What does rutabaga mean?

noun

  1. The swede, or Swedish turnip; the European plant Brassica napus var. napobrassica
  2. The edible root of this plant

Synonyms

Swedish turnipswede

Related words

swedeturnipturnip-cabbageturnep

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rutabaga"?▾

"Rutabaga" has 4 syllables: rut · ab · ag · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "rutabaga"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rutabaga" is /ˈɹutəˌbeɪɡə/.

What does "rutabaga" mean?▾

Rutabaga: The swede, or Swedish turnip; the European plant Brassica napus var. napobrassica

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