How to Pronounce Rugged

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹʌɡɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rugged”

"rugged" has 2 syllables: rugg-ed. It rhymes with brigid, if that helps it stick.

What does rugged mean?

adjective

  1. Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
  2. Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.

Words that rhyme with rugged

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brigid

Related words

craggyroughknockaboutunsmoothdifficulthardbrokenhardy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rugged"?▾

"Rugged" has 2 syllables: rugg · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "rugged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rugged" is /ˈɹʌɡɪd/.

What does "rugged" mean?▾

Rugged: Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.

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