How to Pronounce Ruffling

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

RUFFL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “ruffling”

"ruffling" has 2 syllables: ruffl-ing. It rhymes with piffling and shuffling, if that helps it stick.

What does ruffling 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.”

noun

  1. The action of the verb ruffle

Words that rhyme with ruffling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pifflingshufflingsnufflingwhifflingmufflingscufflingreshufflingriffling

Related words

frillfurbelowchokerpleatrufffluffpranceripple

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ruffling"?▾

"Ruffling" has 2 syllables: ruffl · ing.

What does "ruffling" mean?▾

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

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