To pronounce "roe", say ROE — one syllable, IPA /ˈɹəʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹəʊ/
IPA
"roe" 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, reaux, rheault, rho — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Roe" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "roe" is /ˈɹəʊ/.
Roe: The eggs of fish.
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