How many syllables in ruffling?

There are 2 syllables in the word ruffling.

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Divide ruffling into syllables:

ruf · fling

How to pronounce ruffling:

Definition of ruffling:

ruffling (verb):: roughen, abrade; to disturb the smoothness of

Synonyms for ruffling:

aggravating

angering

annoying

bothering

bugging

burning (up)

chafing

derange

disarrange

discompose

dishevel

disorder

eating

exasperating

frosting

galling

getting

getting to

grating

griping

hacking (off)

harassing

infuriating

insulting

irking

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