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ruler

Definition:

(nou) a person who rules or commands (nou) measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈruːlə

Examples:

During the time of the signing of the Compact, the ruler was King Eawynd.

The ruler of the country is an illustrious king known by the name of Arthur.

It was the residence of the ruler.

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Common mistakes of ruler pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "ru-'ler". The correct pronunciation is "ˈruːlər" in US and "ˈrʊlə" in UK. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the first syllable.
Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing "ruler" with a short vowel sound, like "rul-'er". The correct sound is a long "u" as in "ˈruːlər" (US) or a short "u" as in "ˈrʊlə" (UK). Tip: Practice the vowel sound by stretching it out.
Silent "e" addition: Some may mistakenly add a silent "e" at the end, saying "rul-er-e". The correct pronunciation is simply "ˈruːlər" (US) or "ˈrʊlə" (UK) without any extra sounds. Tip: Remember that "ruler" ends with the "er" sound.
Dropping the "r": In some accents, the "r" in "ruler" may be dropped, sounding like "'ooler". The correct pronunciation retains the "r", pronounced as "ˈruːlər" (US) or "ˈrʊlə" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "r" clearly at the beginning of the word.
Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers might pronounce "ruler" with a short "u", sounding like "rul-er". The correct pronunciation has a long "u" in US English "ˈruːlər" or a short "u" in UK English "ˈrʊlə". Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference in vowel length.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "ruler" in American English?

In American English, "ruler" is pronounced as /ˈruːlər/. The first syllable "ru" has the primary stress, and the second syllable contains a schwa sound, making it sound like "ler".

What is the British pronunciation of "ruler"?

In British English, "ruler" is also pronounced as /ˈruːlə/. Similar to the American version, it has the primary stress on the first syllable "ru", but the second syllable is pronounced without the "r" sound at the end.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "ruler"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress on the second syllable, saying it as /ruˈlə/. Remember, the correct pronunciation has the stress on the first syllable: /ˈruːlər/.

What does the schwa sound in "ruler" sound like?

In "ruler", the schwa sound in the second syllable "ler" is pronounced like "uh". This sound is quick and relaxed, making it less emphasized than the first syllable.