English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Ragged Pronunciation
Ragged is pronounced RA-guhd, IPA /ˈrægəd/.
RA-guhd
US /ˈrægəd/
Syllables: RA · guhd (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Torn and worn out, or rough and uneven in shape.
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Ragged in a Sentence
- He wore a ragged coat with no buttons left.
- The coastline is ragged for twenty miles.
- Their singing was ragged but enthusiastic.
Common Mispronunciations of Ragged
Not RAGD
This ed is a full syllable, which is unusual after a g. Ragged joins wicked, rugged, and learned in the small set of adjectives that keep the extra beat.
Not RAY-guhd
Keep the a flat, as in rag. The double g holds it short and blocks any drift towards the ay of rage.
Tip: The verb ragged, meaning teased, is said RAGD in one syllable. The adjective keeps two.
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