How to pronounce ruffles
Say it like RUHF-ulz. Ruffles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruffles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ruffles
American and British speakers say ruffles in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfəlz/ in the US and /ˈrʌfəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-ulz.
What does ruffles mean?
- plural of ruffle How to pronounce ruffle
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ruffle How to pronounce ruffle
Questions about saying ruffles
How do you pronounce ruffles?
Say RUHF-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruffles?
Ruffles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say ruffles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.