How to pronounce ruffling
Say it like RUHF-uh-ling. Ruffling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruffling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ruffling
American and British speakers say ruffling in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-uh-ling.
What does ruffling mean?
- The action of the verb ruffle
- present participle and gerund of ruffle How to pronounce ruffle
Words that rhyme with ruffling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ruffling.
Questions about saying ruffling
How do you pronounce ruffling?
Say RUHF-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruffling?
Ruffling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say ruffling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.