How many syllables in "ruffling"?

"ruffling" has 2 lettergrepen (ruf - fling).

How to divide "ruffling"?

"ruffling" divides into 2 parts: ruf · fling.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ruffling": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ruf·fling

Hoofdklemtoon

RUF-fling(ruf · fling)● ○

Stress in "ruffling" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈrʌf.lɪŋ⁄

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IPAˈrʌf.lɪŋ

Lettergrepenruf·fling

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