ruler

/ˈruːlər/

Syllables ru·ler

Stress RU-ler

Phonics Breakdown

ru

/ruː/

long u_e

ler

/lər/

er schwa

Meaning

a flat tool used for measuring or drawing straight lines; a person who rules

Sound Reference

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ru=/ruː/(rule) + ler=/lər/(teacher)

Example

She used a ruler to draw a straight line.