How to pronounce bruff
Say it like BRUHF. Bruff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BRUHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bruff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of bruff
American and British speakers say bruff in essentially the same way: /brʌf/ in the US and /brʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRUHF.
What does bruff mean?
- Alternative form of brough (“halo around the sun or moon”)
Words that rhyme with bruff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bruff.
Questions about saying bruff
How do you pronounce bruff?
Say BRUHF. The American pronunciation is /brʌf/. In British English it is /brʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bruff?
Bruff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BRUHF.
Do Americans and Brits say bruff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brʌf/ and the British form is /brʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.