How to pronounce rubles
Say it like ROO-bulz. Rubles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rubles. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ROO
- bulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubles 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.
- bulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rubles
American and British speakers say rubles in essentially the same way: /ˈrubəlz/ in the US and /ˈruːbəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-bulz.
What does rubles mean?
- plural of ruble How to pronounce ruble
Questions about saying rubles
How do you pronounce rubles?
Say ROO-bulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrubəlz/. In British English it is /ˈruːbəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubles?
Rubles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · bulz.
Do Americans and Brits say rubles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrubəlz/ and the British form is /ˈruːbəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.