How to pronounce ruderous
Say it like ROO-duh-rus. Ruderous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- duh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruderous 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ruderous
American and British speakers say ruderous in essentially the same way: /ˈrudərəs/ in the US and /ˈruːdərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-duh-rus.
What does ruderous mean?
- Abounding in rubble or rubbish.
Questions about saying ruderous
How do you pronounce ruderous?
Say ROO-duh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrudərəs/. In British English it is /ˈruːdərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruderous?
Ruderous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · duh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say ruderous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrudərəs/ and the British form is /ˈruːdərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.