How to pronounce ruble
Say it like ROO-bul. Ruble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruble 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 ruble
American and British speakers say ruble in essentially the same way: /ˈrubəl/ in the US and /ˈruːbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-bul.
What does ruble mean?
- The monetary unit of Russia, Belarus and Transnistria, equal to 100 kopeks. (Russian: копе́йка (kopéjka), Belarusian: капе́йка (kapjéjka)).
Words that rhyme with ruble
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruble.
Questions about saying ruble
How do you pronounce ruble?
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 ruble?
Ruble has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say ruble 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.