How to Pronounce Rho

To pronounce "rho", say RHO — one syllable, IPA /ɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɹəʊ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rho”

"rho" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with apropos and show, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: row, roe, reaux, rheault — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rho mean?

noun

  1. The seventeenth letter of the Modern Greek and Classical alphabets and the nineteenth letter of Old and Ancient.
  2. The sensitivity of the option value to the risk-free interest rate.

Words that rhyme with rho

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aproposshowflowfallowalthoughlowbestowglowafterglowthrowgrottobeau

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rho"?▾

"Rho" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rho"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rho" is /ɹəʊ/.

What does "rho" mean?▾

Rho: The seventeenth letter of the Modern Greek and Classical alphabets and the nineteenth letter of Old and Ancient.

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