How many syllables in "ruffle"?

"ruffle" has 2 lettergrepen (ruf - fle).

How to divide "ruffle"?

"ruffle" divides into 2 parts: ruf · fle.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ruffle": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ruf·fle

Hoofdklemtoon

RUF-fle(ruf · fle)● ○

Stress in "ruffle" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌf.əl⁄

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IPAˈrʌf.əl

Lettergrepenruf·fle

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