English pronunciation · Words Starting with R
Ruthless Pronunciation
Ruthless is pronounced ROOTH-luhs, IPA /ˈruθləs/.
ROOTH-luhs
US /ˈruθləs/ · UK /ˈruːθləs/
Syllables: ROOTH · luhs (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Showing no pity or mercy.
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Ruthless in a Sentence
- She is ruthless about cutting costs.
- A ruthless editor saved the book.
- The campaign was ruthless from the start.
Common Mispronunciations of Ruthless
Not ROOT-luhs
Hold the th as a th. Hardening it into a t gives rootless, which means something else altogether.
Not RUHTH-luhs
This u is a long oo, so the first beat matches the word truth.
Tip: Ruth and ruthless are related: ruth was an old word for pity.
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