How to pronounce buffle
Say it like BUHF-ul. Buffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF).
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- BUHF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffle 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buffle
American and British speakers say buffle in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌfəl/ in the US and /ˈbʌfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHF-ul.
What does buffle mean?
- To puzzle; to baffle.
Words that rhyme with buffle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buffle.
Questions about saying buffle
How do you pronounce buffle?
Say BUHF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌfəl/. In British English it is /ˈbʌfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffle?
Buffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF). Broken into parts: BUHF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say buffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌfəl/ and the British form is /ˈbʌfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.