Rho

usgb/rəʊ/
noun

The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet.

The symbol for density in physics is often the Greek letter rho.
Visual representation of "rho" - The 17th letter of the Greek alphabet.

Often appears as...

  • greek alphabet
  • rho coefficient

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Greek Origin

Understand that 'rho' comes from Greek, so it's not an English-origin word.

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The name 'rho' reflects its Greek origin in the alphabet.
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Pronunciation Clarity

'Rho' is pronounced like 'row', not like 'roo' or 'rah'.

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Can you pronounce 'rho' as in 'row your boat'?
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