How to pronounce buffeted
Say it like BUHF-it-id. Buffeted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbʌˌfɪtɪd/BUHF-it-id
UK British/ˈbʌˌfɪtɪd/BUHF-it-id
- BUHF
- it
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffeted 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.
- itGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of buffeted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BUHF-it-id.
What does buffeted mean?
adjective
- Battered, especially by strong wind.
- simple past and past participle of buffet How to pronounce buffet
Where does buffeted come from?
From buffet + -ed.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- storm-tossed
- tempest-tossed
- tempest-tost
- tempest-swept
Questions about saying buffeted
How do you pronounce buffeted?
Say BUHF-it-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌˌfɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈbʌˌfɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffeted?
Buffeted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF). Broken into parts: BUHF · it · id.
Is buffeted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbʌˌfɪtɪd/ (BUHF-it-id).