How to Pronounce rug

CEFR level: A2

English: back (body)

Say it like rukh

Phonetic breakdown

Short 'u'; the final 'g' is the guttural 'kh'.

Common mistake

Ends in throaty 'kh': 'rukh'.

Usage tip

'rugzak' = backpack.

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