How to pronounce rues
Say it like ROOZ. Rues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rues pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of rues
American and British speakers say rues in essentially the same way: /ruz/ in the US and /ruːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOZ.
What does rues mean?
- plural of rue How to pronounce rue
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rue How to pronounce rue
Words that rhyme with rues
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rues.
Words that sound like rues
Questions about saying rues
How do you pronounce rues?
Say ROOZ. The American pronunciation is /ruz/. In British English it is /ruːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rues?
Rues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say rues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruz/ and the British form is /ruːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as rues?
Rues sounds the same as ruse in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.