Are you a non-native English speaker who is curious about how to pronounce the word "rural"? Look no further! Pronouncing "rural" correctly is essential for speaking English fluently.

Firstly, break down the word into two syllables: ru-ral. The "ru" should be spoken with the "oo" sound as you would in the word "look". The "ral" should be spoken with a long "a" sound, similar to the sound made when pronouncing the "a" in the word "father".

Now, put the two syllables together and pronounce them both at the same time. The emphasis should be placed on the first syllable, "ru". This will give you the correct pronunciation of "rural".

To help you remember the correct pronunciation, you can practice saying the word "rural" in phrases or sentences. For example: "The rural landscape was beautiful."

By repeating the word "rural" in everyday conversations, you will quickly learn how to correctly pronounce the word with ease and confidence.

Now that you know how to pronounce "rural", you can confidently use this word in conversations with other English speakers.