How to Pronounce "ruffling"
word
ˈɹəfəɫɪŋ/, /ˈɹəfɫɪŋ
RUHF-ling
ɹˈʌflɪŋ
RUHF-ling
Definition
Moving something gently or quickly so its surface becomes uneven, like hair or feathers; can also mean making someone slightly annoyed or uncomfortable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəfəɫɪŋ/, /ˈɹəfɫɪŋ
British English
ɹˈʌflɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUHF-ling
UK
RUHF-ling
Listen in Context
She was ruffling her cat's fur gently.
The wind was ruffling the leaves on the trees.
He kept ruffling his hair nervously.
You're ruffling my papers—let me organize them first!