How to pronounce ruffing
Say it like RUHF-ing. Ruffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruffing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ruffing
American and British speakers say ruffing in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrʌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-ing.
What does ruffing mean?
- present participle and gerund of ruff How to pronounce ruff
Words that rhyme with ruffing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruffing.
Questions about saying ruffing
How do you pronounce ruffing?
Say RUHF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruffing?
Ruffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say ruffing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.