How to Pronounce "Rural"
Medium
IPA
ˈrʊərəl
Syllables:
ru·ral
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What does "Rural" mean?
adjectiveRelating to the countryside rather than the town, often considered difficult to say due to the R sounds.
Example:
"The family decided to move to a rural area to enjoy a quieter lifestyle away from the city."
Origin of "Rural"
From Latin ruralis, from rus meaning the country.
How to Say "Rural"
🗣️ Step by Step
Sounds like ROO-uh-ruhl, with the stress on the first syllable 'ROO'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'RURAL' with a hard 'R', which makes it sound unnatural; the correct pronunciation has a softer, more flowing sound.
💬 Example
The family decided to move to a rural area to enjoy a quieter lifestyle away from the city.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Rural?
Rural is pronounced ˈrʊərəl. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Rural hard to pronounce?
Rural is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈrʊərəl.