How to pronounce ruffly
Say it like RUHF-uh-lee. Ruffly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF).
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- RUHF
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruffly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ruffly
American and British speakers say ruffly in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌfəli/ in the US and /ˈrʌfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHF-uh-lee.
What does ruffly mean?
- Having many ruffles.
Where does ruffly come from?
From ruffle + -y.
Questions about saying ruffly
How do you pronounce ruffly?
Say RUHF-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌfəli/. In British English it is /ˈrʌfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruffly?
Ruffly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHF). Broken into parts: RUHF · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ruffly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌfəli/ and the British form is /ˈrʌfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.