How to pronounce rulers
Say it like ROO-lerz. Rulers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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US American/ˈrulɚz/ROO-lerz
UK British/ˈruːləz/ROO-luz
- ROO
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rulers 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rulers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ROO-luz.
What does rulers mean?
noun
- plural of ruler How to pronounce ruler
Questions about saying rulers
How do you pronounce rulers?
Say ROO-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrulɚz/. In British English it is /ˈruːləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rulers?
Rulers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · lerz.
Is rulers 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 /ˈruːləz/ (ROO-luz).