How to pronounce ruffled
Say it like RUHF-uld. Ruffled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruffled 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.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ruffled
American and British speakers say ruffled in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfəld/ in the US and /ˈrʌfəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-uld.
What does ruffled mean?
- simple past and past participle of ruffle How to pronounce ruffle
- Having ruffles.“It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction.”
- Puffed up like a bird's feathers.
- Bothered.
Words that rhyme with ruffled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruffled.
Questions about saying ruffled
How do you pronounce ruffled?
Say RUHF-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfəld/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruffled?
Ruffled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say ruffled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfəld/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.