US English pronunciation

How to pronounce rural

rural

/ˈrʊrəl/

ROOR-ul 2 syllables · stress on the capitals

Say “rural”

The trap

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

Say it in a sentence

  1. They live in a rural area. Practice
  2. Rural roads can be very narrow. Practice

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