How to pronounce rouf
Say it like RAWF. Rouf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAWF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rouf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of rouf
American and British speakers say rouf in essentially the same way: /rɔf/ in the US and /rɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROF.
What does rouf mean?
- The number four.
- A prison sentence of four years.
- Four pounds sterling.
Where does rouf come from?
Backslang for four.
Words that rhyme with rouf
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rouf.
Questions about saying rouf
How do you pronounce rouf?
Say RAWF. The American pronunciation is /rɔf/. In British English it is /rɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rouf?
Rouf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAWF.
Do Americans and Brits say rouf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɔf/ and the British form is /rɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.