How to pronounce rufous
Say it like ROO-fus. Rufous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- fus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rufous 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.
- fusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rufous
American and British speakers say rufous in essentially the same way: /ˈrufəs/ in the US and /ˈruːfəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-fus.
What does rufous mean?
- of a reddish color
- A reddish-brown color, as of rust.
Where does rufous come from?
From Latin rūfus (“red”).
Questions about saying rufous
How do you pronounce rufous?
Say ROO-fus. The American pronunciation is /ˈrufəs/. In British English it is /ˈruːfəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rufous?
Rufous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · fus.
Do Americans and Brits say rufous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrufəs/ and the British form is /ˈruːfəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.