How to pronounce ruote
Say it like roo-OH-tay. Ruote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- roo
- OH
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of ruote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: roo-OH-tay.
What does ruote mean?
- A type of pasta in the shape of a spoked wheel.
Where does ruote come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Italian ruote (“wheels”).
Questions about saying ruote
How do you pronounce ruote?
Say roo-OH-tay. The American pronunciation is /ruˈoʊteɪ/. In British English it is /ruˈəʊteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruote?
Ruote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: roo · OH · tay.
Is ruote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ruˈəʊteɪ/ (roo-OH-tay).