How to pronounce bluffs
Say it like BLUHFS. Bluffs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLUHFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bluffs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLUHFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bluffs
American and British speakers say bluffs in essentially the same way: /blʌfs/ in the US and /blʌfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLUHFS.
What does bluffs mean?
- plural of bluff How to pronounce bluff
- third-person singular simple present indicative of bluff How to pronounce bluff
Questions about saying bluffs
How do you pronounce bluffs?
Say BLUHFS. The American pronunciation is /blʌfs/. In British English it is /blʌfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bluffs?
Bluffs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLUHFS.
Do Americans and Brits say bluffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blʌfs/ and the British form is /blʌfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.