How to pronounce buffer
Say it like BUHF-er. Buffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbʌfɚ/BUHF-er
UK British/ˈbʌfə/BUHF-uh
- BUHF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buffer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHF-uh.
What does buffer mean?
noun
- A machine with rotary brushes, passed over a hard floor to clean it.
- A machine for polishing shoes and boots.
- Comparative form of buff: more buff. How to pronounce buff
- A solution used to stabilize the pH (acidity) of a liquid, such as by resisting a change in pH when an acid or alkali is added.
- Anything used to maintain slack or isolate different objects.
- A device on trains and carriages designed to cushion the impact between them.
Where does buffer come from?
From buff + -er.
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Words that rhyme with buffer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buffer.
Questions about saying buffer
How do you pronounce buffer?
Say BUHF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈbʌfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffer?
Buffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF). Broken into parts: BUHF · er.
Is buffer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈbʌfə/ (BUHF-uh).