How to pronounce ruly
Say it like ROO-lee. Ruly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ruly
American and British speakers say ruly in essentially the same way: /ˈruli/ in the US and /ˈruːli/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-lee.
What does ruly mean?
- Neat and orderly.
Where does ruly come from?
Back-formation from unruly, or perhaps a continuation of Middle English rewly, ruly, reuli (“subject to a religious rule, regular”), equivalent to rule + -ly, rule + -y; or perhaps from Old French rulé, reulé, rieulé (“ruled”), past partici
Words that rhyme with ruly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruly.
Questions about saying ruly
How do you pronounce ruly?
Say ROO-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈruli/. In British English it is /ˈruːli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruly?
Ruly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ruly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruli/ and the British form is /ˈruːli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.