How to Pronounce "ruth"
word
/ˈɹuθ/
rooth
/ɹˈuːθ/
rooth
Definition
Ruth is an old-fashioned English noun meaning pity, compassion, or sorrow for another person's suffering. Today it is very rare by itself and is mostly recognized from the word 'ruthless,' which literally means 'without ruth'.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹuθ/
British English
/ɹˈuːθ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rooth
UK
rooth
Listen in Context
The poem speaks of ruth for the poor.
He showed ruth to the injured dog.
This old word means ruth or pity.
You almost never hear ruth outside literature classes.