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How to pronounce “rue

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Pronunciation guide for rue

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of rue with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Douglas Tallamythat leaves a hole, a true vacuum.
Definition summary
(archaic or dialectal) Sorrow; repentance; regret.

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How to pronounce rue

Douglas Tallamy

that leaves a hole, a true vacuum.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “rue

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (archaic or dialectal) Sorrow; repentance; regret.
  • (archaic or dialectal) Pity; compassion.
  • [Verb]
  • (transitive) To repent of or regret (some past action or event); to wish that a past action or event had not taken place.
  • (obsolete, transitive) To cause to repent of sin or regret some past action.
  • (obsolete, transitive) To cause to feel sorrow or pity.
  • (archaic or obsolete, intransitive, often with on or upon) To feel compassion or pity; to take pity (on), to have compassion (on).
  • (archaic, intransitive) To feel sorrow or regret.

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