How to pronounce ruru
Say it like ROO-roo. Ruru has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- roo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruru 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.
- rooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ruru
American and British speakers say ruru in essentially the same way: /ˈruru/ in the US and /ˈruːruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-roo.
What does ruru mean?
- The morepork.
Where does ruru come from?
Borrowed from Māori ruru.
Words that rhyme with ruru
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruru.
Questions about saying ruru
How do you pronounce ruru?
Say ROO-roo. The American pronunciation is /ˈruru/. In British English it is /ˈruːruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruru?
Ruru has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · roo.
Do Americans and Brits say ruru the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruru/ and the British form is /ˈruːruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.