How to pronounce boffo
Say it like BAW-foh. Boffo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW).
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- BAW
- foh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Boffo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of boffo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOF-oh.
What does boffo mean?
- Outstanding; very good or successful.
- A great success; a hit.
Where does boffo come from?
Entertainment industry slang; possibly from box office or buffo.
Questions about saying boffo
How do you pronounce boffo?
Say BAW-foh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔfoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbɒfəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in boffo?
Boffo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAW). Broken into parts: BAW · foh.
Is boffo 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 /ˈbɒfəʊ/ (BOF-oh).