How to Pronounce Ruffed

To pronounce "ruffed", say RUFF-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹʌft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹʌft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ruffed”

"ruffed" has 2 syllables: ruff-ed. It rhymes with chuffed and stuffed, if that helps it stick.

What does ruffed mean?

verb

  1. To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.
  2. Of a falcon, hawk, etc.: to hit (the prey) without fixing or grabbing hold of it.

verb

  1. To play a trump card to a trick when unable to follow suit (that is, to play a card of the same suit as the previous or leading card).
  2. Especially in the form ruff out: to defeat (a card, etc.) by ruffing, thus establishing the master card in the suit led.

verb

  1. To beat a ruff or ruffle, as on a drum.
  2. Of a drum, etc.: to have a ruff or ruffle beaten on it.

Synonyms

trump

Words that rhyme with ruffed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chuffedstuffedhuffedscuffedsniftsnuffedluftgriftrebuffedsquiffedpuffedoverstuffed

Related words

chokerruffletrumpingtrumplemurgrouselemursrufflike

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruffed"?▾

"Ruffed" has 2 syllables: ruff · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "ruffed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ruffed" is /ɹʌft/.

What does "ruffed" mean?▾

Ruffed: To shape (fabric, etc.) into a ruff; to adorn (a garment, etc.) with a ruff.

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