How to Pronounce "rue"
word
/ˈɹu/
ROO
/ɹˈuː/
ROO
Definition
To regret very much and feel sorry about something that happened or something you did.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹu/
British English
/ɹˈuː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO
UK
ROO
Listen in Context
He will rue his decision to quit the job.
You might rue the day you met him.
She will rue her rude words.
I still rue not taking that opportunity when I had the chance.