How to pronounce baffle
Say it like BAF-ul. Baffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAF).
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- BAF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of baffle
American and British speakers say baffle in essentially the same way: /ˈbæfəl/ in the US and /ˈbæfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAF-ul.
What does baffle mean?
- To confuse or perplex (someone) completely; to bewilder, to confound, to puzzle.“I am baffled by the contradictions and omissions in the instructions.”
- To dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control (a fluid, or waves traveling through a fluid such as light or sound).
- To expend effort or struggle in vain.“The ship, baffling with the winds, moved not an inch.”
- A device used to dampen, muffle, restrain, or otherwise control the movement of a fluid, or waves traveling through a fluid such as light or sound; specifically, a surface positioned inside an open area to inhibit direct motion from one place to another without preventing motion altogether.“Tanker trucks use baffles to keep the liquids inside from sloshing around.”
- A device to prevent the spreading of sound or light.“sound baffle”
- A barrier designed to obstruct and confuse enemies, rendering them vulnerable.
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Words that rhyme with baffle
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Questions about saying baffle
How do you pronounce baffle?
Say BAF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæfəl/. In British English it is /ˈbæfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baffle?
Baffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAF). Broken into parts: BAF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say baffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæfəl/ and the British form is /ˈbæfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.