How many syllables in "ruffer"?

"ruffer" has 2 lettergrepen (ruf - fer).

How to divide "ruffer"?

"ruffer" divides into 2 parts: ruf · fer.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"ruffer": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ruf·fer

Hoofdklemtoon

RUF-fer(ruf · fer)● ○

Stress in "ruffer" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌfər⁄

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IPAˈrʌfər

Lettergrepenruf·fer

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How many syllables in "ruffer"?: "ruffer" has 2 lettergrepen (ruf - fer).
How to divide "ruffer"?: "ruffer" divides into 2 parts: ruf · fer.
Where is the stress in "ruffer"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ruffer"?: Say each syllable slowly (ruf... fer) and listen on SayItVid.