How to pronounce ruses
Say it like ROO-ziz. Ruses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
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- ROO
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruses 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ruses
American and British speakers say ruses in essentially the same way: /ˈruzɪz/ in the US and /ˈruːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROO-ziz.
What does ruses mean?
- plural of ruse How to pronounce ruse
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ruse How to pronounce ruse
Questions about saying ruses
How do you pronounce ruses?
Say ROO-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈruzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈruːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruses?
Ruses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say ruses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈruzɪz/ and the British form is /ˈruːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.