How to pronounce ruler
Say it like ROO-ler. Ruler 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 ruler. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ROO
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruler 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.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of ruler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-luh.
What does ruler mean?
- a person who rules or commands“swayer of the universe”
- measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
Where does ruler come from?
From Middle English reuler; equivalent to rule + -er.
Words that rhyme with ruler
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruler.
Questions about saying ruler
How do you pronounce ruler?
Say ROO-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈrulɚ/. In British English it is /ˈruːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruler?
Ruler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ler.
Is ruler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈruːlə/ (ROO-luh).