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How many syllables in rugby?

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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable rug
  • 5 letters
Syllables
rug-by: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: RUG-by.
Pronunciation
/ˈrʌɡbi/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with rugby

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide rugby into syllables?

rugby divides as rug-by. rug-by: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in rugby?

Rugby has 2 syllables (rug-by).

Which syllable is stressed in rugby?

The stressed syllable in rugby is rug. The 1st syllable is stressed: RUG-by.

How do you pronounce rugby?

/ˈrʌɡbi/ in American English.