rural
/ˈrʊrəl/
ROOR-ul 2 syllables · stress on the capitals
US English pronunciation
rural
/ˈrʊrəl/
ROOR-ul 2 syllables · stress on the capitals
Three R and L sounds in two short syllables. Even native speakers slow down for it.
Tip. Say it slowly, ROOR-ul, and keep the tongue tip off the roof of the mouth until the final l.
More on this sound: How to pronounce R and L in English
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