For curious minds ages 3–12

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Ruler

/ˈruːlə/

2 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Ruler

noun

Meaning: A long flat tool for drawing straight lines.

Full meaning: A strip used for measuring and drawing straight lines.

Phonics sounds: r-u-l-er — blend them together!

Example: “I drew a straight line with my ruler.”

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prefix: -er

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Category: school · Frequency rank: 40 (smaller = more common)