How to pronounce rules
Say it like ROOLZ. Rules is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROOLZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rules pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOLZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of rules
American and British speakers say rules in essentially the same way: /rulz/ in the US and /ruːlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOLZ.
What does rules mean?
- plural of rule How to pronounce rule
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rule How to pronounce rule
Questions about saying rules
How do you pronounce rules?
Say ROOLZ. The American pronunciation is /rulz/. In British English it is /ruːlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rules?
Rules is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROOLZ.
Do Americans and Brits say rules the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rulz/ and the British form is /ruːlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.