American English

How to pronounce rural

adjectiveB1Common word
RERl

/ˈɹɚ.l̩/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Connected with the countryside, rather than with a town or city.

What to listen for

In “rural,” stress the first part.

Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

adjective

Connected with the countryside, rather than with a town or city.

They live in a rural area.

Rural schools often have fewer students.

Common phrases & grammar

rural area · rural community · rural life · rural development

rural + noun

be + rural