American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'rural' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "rural" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "rural"

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Simple pronunciation
rer-l
IPA transcription
/ɹɚ.l̩/
Word frequency
3,682nd

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What does "rural" mean?

  1. in or relating to the countryside, not the town or city

Examples of "rural" in a sentence

  • I live in a rural area with lots of farms.
  • The rural landscape is beautiful and peaceful.
  • There is a rural tradition of community barbecues.

How common is "rural"?

Rural is the 3,682nd most common word in English.

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