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How to pronounce ruler in American English

“ruler” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to ruler the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“ruler” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. the ruler -- the ironclad ruler of Syria is over.

    The Obama White House

  2. to using a ruler and if we want to make sure that the ruler has all

    NIST

  3. and slide that ruler to the high upper limit of that variable.

    Census Bureau

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