How to pronounce rouble
Say it like ROO-bul. Rouble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rouble pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rouble
American and British speakers say rouble in essentially the same way: /ˈrubəl/ in the US and /ˈruːbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-bul.
What does rouble mean?
- Alternative spelling of ruble.
Where does rouble come from?
From French rouble.
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Words that rhyme with rouble
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Words that sound like rouble
Questions about saying rouble
How do you pronounce rouble?
Say ROO-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrubəl/. In British English it is /ˈruːbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rouble?
Rouble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say rouble the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrubəl/ and the British form is /ˈruːbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rouble?
Rouble sounds the same as ruble in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.