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rugged

How many syllables in rugged?

  2 syllables

Divide rugged into syllables:   rug-ged
Stressed syllable in rugged:   rug-ged
How to pronounce rugged:   ruhg-id
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Synonyms for rugged


1 syllable
  • harsh
  • strong
  • rough
  • tough
2 syllables
  • craggy
  • jagged
  • rocky
  • steely
  • hardy
  • robust
  • stalwart
3 syllables
  • uneven
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