How to Pronounce "ruths"
word
ˈɹuθ
ROOTH
ɹˈuːθs
ROOTH-s
Definition
'Ruths' is the plural of 'ruth', meaning feelings of compassion, pity, or sorrow for others. This word is very rare and mostly found in old literature.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuθ
British English
ɹˈuːθs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOTH
UK
ROOTH-s
Listen in Context
The poem spoke of long-forgotten ruths in people's hearts.
Old stories often mention the ruths of noble heroes.
There were no ruths shown to the enemy in the battle.
You rarely find people speaking of ruths these days—it's an old-fashioned word.