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rugged

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "rugged" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

rugged

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, rugged is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofrugged

1adjective
  • Broken into sharp or irregular points; uneven; not smooth; rough.
  • Not neat or regular; irregular, uneven.
  • Rough with bristles or hair; shaggy.
  • (of a person) Strong, sturdy, well-built.
  • (of land) Rocky and bare of plantlife.
  • (of temper, character, or people) Harsh; austere; hard; crabbed
  • Stormy; turbulent; tempestuous; rude.
  • (of sound, style etc.) Harsh; grating; rough to the ear
  • (of looks, appearance etc.) Sour; surly; frowning; wrinkled
  • (of behaviour) Violent; rude; boisterous
  • (of health, physique etc.) Vigorous; robust; hardy
  • (of a computer) Designed to reliably operate in harsh usage environments and conditions.
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