# rood, rude

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ɹuːd/

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

## The words

### rood
*/ɹuːd/*
A crucifix, cross, especially in a church.

### rude
*/ɹuːd/*
Lacking in refinement or civility; bad-mannered; discourteous.

## 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/rood