How to pronounce unruffled
Say it like un-RUHF-uld. Unruffled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHF).
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- un
- RUHF
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unruffled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 unruffled
American and British speakers say unruffled in essentially the same way: /ənˈrʌfəld/ in the US and /ənˈrʌfəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-RUHF-uld.
What does unruffled mean?
- Not ruffled or tousled.“unruffled hair”
- Calm, not ruffled, serene, at peace, unbothered.
Where does unruffled come from?
From un- + ruffled.
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Words that rhyme with unruffled
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Questions about saying unruffled
How do you pronounce unruffled?
Say un-RUHF-uld. The American pronunciation is /ənˈrʌfəld/. In British English it is /ənˈrʌfəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unruffled?
Unruffled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUHF). Broken into parts: un · RUHF · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say unruffled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈrʌfəld/ and the British form is /ənˈrʌfəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.