How to pronounce buffali
Say it like BUHF-uh-ly. Buffali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF).
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- BUHF
- uh
- ly
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffali pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of buffali
American and British speakers say buffali in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌfəlaɪ/ in the US and /ˈbʌfəlaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHF-uh-ly.
What does buffali mean?
- plural of buffalo How to pronounce buffalo
Questions about saying buffali
How do you pronounce buffali?
Say BUHF-uh-ly. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌfəlaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌfəlaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffali?
Buffali has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF). Broken into parts: BUHF · uh · ly.
Do Americans and Brits say buffali the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌfəlaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈbʌfəlaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.