How to pronounce Waragi

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /waɾaɡi/. In plain English letters that is wa-RAH-gee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Waragi?

Waragi is a drink of Uganda. Where it comes from: All Uganda. People usually eat it late at night and on festive days. It tastes rich.

Where Waragi comes from

Waragi is one of 20 signature dishes of Uganda on this map.

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Food of Uganda