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How to pronounce rux

Say it like RUHKS. Rux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.

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US American/rʌks/RUHKS
UK British/rʌks/RUHKS
  • RUHKS
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rux pronunciation, sound by sound

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  1. RUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.

American vs British pronunciation of rux

American and British speakers say rux in essentially the same way: /rʌks/ in the US and /rʌks/ in the UK.

British respelling: RUHKS.

What does rux mean?

noun
  1. A noisy disturbance or commotion.

Where does rux come from?

Probably a contraction of ruckus.

Words that rhyme with rux

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rux.

Questions about saying rux

How do you pronounce rux?

Say RUHKS. The American pronunciation is /rʌks/. In British English it is /rʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rux?

Rux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RUHKS.

Do Americans and Brits say rux the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /rʌks/ and the British form is /rʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).