How to Pronounce Rueful

To pronounce "rueful", say RUEF-ul — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

RUEF-ul

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💡 Tip for remembering “rueful”

"rueful" has 2 syllables: ruef-ul. It rhymes with dueful and shoeful, if that helps it stick.

What does rueful mean?

adjective

  1. Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.
  2. Inspiring pity or compassion.

Words that rhyme with rueful

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

duefulshoefulrufolcluefulzufall

Related words

remorsefulrepentantcontritepenitentsorrysadruthfulruesome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rueful"?▾

"Rueful" has 2 syllables: ruef · ul.

What does "rueful" mean?▾

Rueful: Causing, feeling, or expressing regret or sorrow, especially in a wry or humorous way.

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