How to pronounce bluffer
Say it like BLUHF-er. Bluffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHF).
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- BLUHF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluffer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of bluffer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BLUHF-uh.
What does bluffer mean?
Where does bluffer come from?
From bluff + -er.
Words that rhyme with bluffer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bluffer.
Questions about saying bluffer
How do you pronounce bluffer?
Say BLUHF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈblʌfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈblʌfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluffer?
Bluffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLUHF). Broken into parts: BLUHF · er.
Is bluffer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈblʌfə/ (BLUHF-uh).