Pronunciation
How to pronounce “rule”
“rule” is pronounced /ɹuːl/ — 1 syllable.
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rule
/ɹuːl/
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'rule' is one beat: /ɹuːl/. Watch the /ɹ/ sound — Curl or bunch the tongue back WITHOUT touching anything; round the lips a little.Meaning
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
“it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast”
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