# roo, roux, rue

> English homophone group · 3 words that sound the same · /ˈɹuː/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### roo
*/ˈɹuː/*
Peace; quietness.

### roux
*/ɹuː/*
A mixture of fat (usually butter) and flour used to thicken sauces and stews.

### rue
*/ɹuː/*
Sorrow; repentance; regret.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/roo