To pronounce "rufous", say RUF-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹuːfəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɹuːfəs/
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"rufous" has 2 syllables: ruf-ous. It rhymes with doofus and dufus, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rufous" has 2 syllables: ruf · ous.
The IPA transcription of "rufous" is /ˈɹuːfəs/.
Rufous: A reddish-brown colour, as of rust.
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