Rho/rəʊ/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/2Greek Origin Understand that 'rho' comes from Greek, so it's not an English-origin word. The name 'rho' reflects its Greek origin in the alphabet. Pro Tip 2/2Pronunciation Clarity 'Rho' is pronounced like 'row', not like 'roo' or 'rah'. Can you pronounce 'rho' as in 'row your boat'?