How to pronounce baffling
Say it like BAF-uh-ling. Baffling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAF).
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US American/ˈbæfəlɪŋ/BAF-uh-ling
UK British/ˈbæflɪŋ/BAF-ling
- BAF
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baffling 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of baffling
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: BAF-ling.
What does baffling mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of baffle How to pronounce baffle
- Puzzling, perplexing, bewildering.
- Frustrating.
- An act of foiling or thwarting.
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Questions about saying baffling
How do you pronounce baffling?
Say BAF-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbæflɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baffling?
Baffling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAF). Broken into parts: BAF · uh · ling.
Is baffling pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbæflɪŋ/ (BAF-ling).