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ruby

How many syllables in ruby?

  2 syllables

Divide ruby into syllables:   ru-by
Stressed syllable in ruby:   ru-by
How to pronounce ruby:   roo-bee
How to say ruby:

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Synonyms for ruby


1 syllable
  • red
    2 syllables
    • claret
    • dark red
    • crimson
    • garnet
    3 syllables
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    What rhymes with ruby

    1 syllable
    • trub
      2 syllables
      • booby
      • looby
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