How to Pronounce Roos

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹuːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “roos”

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

Sounds exactly like: roose, ruse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does roos mean?

noun

  1. A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.
  2. A hooded jacket with a front pocket, usually of fleece material, a kangaroo jacket.

Synonyms

macropodroobunny hughoodiekangaroo jacket

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Words that rhyme with roos

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

keppelroorussianrussiansroenrooseroserroeser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "roos"?▾

"Roos" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "roos"?▾

The IPA transcription of "roos" is /ɹuːz/.

What does "roos" mean?▾

Roos: A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia.

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