How to pronounce buffers
Say it like BUHF-erz. Buffers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF).
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US American/ˈbʌfɚz/BUHF-erz
UK British/ˈbʌfəz/BUHF-uz
- BUHF
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffers 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of buffers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: BUHF-uz.
What does buffers mean?
noun
- plural of buffer How to pronounce buffer
- third-person singular simple present indicative of buffer How to pronounce buffer
Questions about saying buffers
How do you pronounce buffers?
Say BUHF-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌfɚz/. In British English it is /ˈbʌfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffers?
Buffers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF). Broken into parts: BUHF · erz.
Is buffers 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 /ˈbʌfəz/ (BUHF-uz).