How to Pronounce "ross"
word
/ˈɹɑs/
rahs
/ˈɹɒs/
ros
Definition
An old or literary word meaning reddish, reddish-brown, or red-haired. It is uncommon in modern everyday English and is mainly found in names, older texts, or poetic descriptions.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹɑs/
British English
/ˈɹɒs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
rahs
UK
ros
Listen in Context
In the poem, the horse was called ross because of its reddish coat.
The old book used ross to describe the man's hair.
Today, most people would not use ross in daily speech.
I only know ross from old stories and family names.