How to Pronounce Ruffled

To pronounce "ruffled", say RUFFL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

RUFFL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “ruffled”

"ruffled" has 2 syllables: ruffl-ed. It rhymes with unruffled and muffled, if that helps it stick.

What does ruffled mean?

verb

  1. To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

    “Ruffle the end of the cuff.”

  2. To disturb; especially, to cause to flutter.

    “Her sudden volley of insults ruffled his composure.”

adjective

  1. Having ruffles.

    “It would have slid easily across the floor if not for the ruffled undersurface causing friction.”

  2. Puffed up like a bird's feathers.

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Words that rhyme with ruffled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unruffledmuffledshuffledtruffledscuffledreshuffledriffledsniffled

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruffled"?▾

"Ruffled" has 2 syllables: ruffl · ed.

What does "ruffled" mean?▾

Ruffled: To make a ruffle in; to curl or flute, as an edge of fabric.

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