How to Pronounce Ruse

To pronounce "ruse", say RUS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹuːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ɹuːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ruse”

"ruse" has 2 syllables: rus-e. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

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

What does ruse mean?

noun

  1. A turning or doubling back, especially of animals to get out of the way of hunting dogs.
  2. (by extension) An action intended to deceive; a trick.

verb

  1. To deceive or trick using a ruse.
  2. Of an animal: to turn or double back to elude hunters or their hunting dogs.

Synonyms

stratagem

Words that rhyme with ruse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

artificedevicedodgesleightcunninggimmickguiletrickery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruse"?▾

"Ruse" has 2 syllables: rus · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ruse"?▾

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

What does "ruse" mean?▾

Ruse: A turning or doubling back, especially of animals to get out of the way of hunting dogs.

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