How to pronounce rho
Say it like ROH. Rho is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- ROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rho pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of rho
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ROH.
What does rho mean?
- The seventeenth letter of the Modern Greek and Classical alphabets and the nineteenth letter of Old and Ancient.
- The sensitivity of the option value to the risk-free interest rate.
Where does rho come from?
From the name of the Ancient Greek letter ῥῶ (rhô).
Words that rhyme with rho
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rho.
Words that sound like rho
Questions about saying rho
How do you pronounce rho?
Say ROH. The American pronunciation is /roʊ/. In British English it is /rəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rho?
Rho is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROH.
Is rho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /rəʊ/ (ROH).
What words sound the same as rho?
Rho sounds the same as roe, row, Rowe, ro, roh in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.