How to pronounce Ruhr
Say it like RUU-er. Ruhr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUU).
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US American/ˈrʊɚ/RUU-er
UK British/rʊə/ROOR
- RUU
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruhr pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Ruhr
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROOR.
What does Ruhr mean?
proper noun
- A river in North Rhine-Westphalia, a branch of the river Rhine and its basin.
Where does Ruhr come from?
From German Ruhr.
Words that rhyme with Ruhr
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Ruhr.
Questions about saying Ruhr
How do you pronounce Ruhr?
Say RUU-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʊɚ/. In British English it is /rʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Ruhr?
Ruhr has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUU). Broken into parts: RUU · er.
Is Ruhr pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /rʊə/ (ROOR).