How to pronounce ruse
Say it like ROOZ. Ruse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ROOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ruse
American and British speakers say ruse in essentially the same way: /ruz/ in the US and /ruːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROOZ.
What does ruse mean?
- An action intended to deceive; a trick.
- Cunning, guile, trickery.
- To deceive or trick using a ruse.
Where does ruse come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ruse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruse.
Questions about saying ruse
How do you pronounce ruse?
Say ROOZ. The American pronunciation is /ruz/. In British English it is /ruːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruse?
Ruse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ROOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say ruse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ruz/ and the British form is /ruːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.