How to pronounce buffalos
Say it like BUHF-uh-lohz. Buffalos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF).
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- BUHF
- uh
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffalos 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.
- lohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of buffalos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BUHF-uh-lohz.
What does buffalos mean?
- plural of buffalo How to pronounce buffalo
Questions about saying buffalos
How do you pronounce buffalos?
Say BUHF-uh-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌfəˌloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌfəˌləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffalos?
Buffalos has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF). Broken into parts: BUHF · uh · lohz.
Is buffalos 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 /ˈbʌfəˌləʊz/ (BUHF-uh-lohz).