How to pronounce ruggedly
Say it like RUHG-ud-lee. Ruggedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHG).
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- RUHG
- ud
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ruggedly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RUHGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- udKeep 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 ruggedly
American and British speakers say ruggedly in essentially the same way: /ˈrʌɡədli/ in the US and /ˈrʌɡədli/ in the UK.
British respelling: RUHG-ud-lee.
What does ruggedly mean?
- In a rugged manner.
Where does ruggedly come from?
From Middle English ruggedli, ruggidly, equivalent to rugged + -ly.
Questions about saying ruggedly
How do you pronounce ruggedly?
Say RUHG-ud-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈrʌɡədli/. In British English it is /ˈrʌɡədli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ruggedly?
Ruggedly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RUHG). Broken into parts: RUHG · ud · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ruggedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrʌɡədli/ and the British form is /ˈrʌɡədli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.