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HOW TO PRONOUNCE

arugula

/ˌɑˈɹuɡulə/

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Stress “ru,” using a long “oo.”

Use four syllables, with a hard g after the strongest vowel. Keep the third vowel less prominent and let the final syllable end with a light uh.

4 syllables · Stress on syllable 2

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She added arugula to the salad.

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What does arugula mean?

noun

  1. Eruca spp., especially Eruca sativa (syn. Eruca vesicaria subsp. sativa)
  2. Diplotaxis tenuifolia

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IPA pronunciation

/ˌɑˈɹuɡulə/

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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

Other dictionary pronunciations

/əˈɹuɡələ//əˈɹʊɡələ/
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The first sowings of broccoli are pulled out early enough to permit succession sowings of arugula or other late salad greens.
Steve SolomonGardening without irrigation : $b or without much, anywayProject Gutenberg ebook #4512