How to pronounce beefalo
Say it like BEE-fuh-loh. Beefalo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE).
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- BEE
- fuh
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Beefalo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of beefalo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BEE-fuh-loh.
What does beefalo mean?
- A cross between a domestic cow and an American buffalo or bison.
- The meat of such a hybrid.
Where does beefalo come from?
Blend of beef + buffalo.
Questions about saying beefalo
How do you pronounce beefalo?
Say BEE-fuh-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbifəloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbiːfələʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in beefalo?
Beefalo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEE). Broken into parts: BEE · fuh · loh.
Is beefalo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbiːfələʊ/ (BEE-fuh-loh).