How to pronounce buffly
Say it like BUHF-lee. Buffly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF).
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- BUHF
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buffly
American and British speakers say buffly in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌfli/ in the US and /ˈbʌflɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHF-lih.
What does buffly mean?
- in a buff manner; attractively or muscularly.
Where does buffly come from?
From buff + -ly.
Words that rhyme with buffly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of buffly.
Questions about saying buffly
How do you pronounce buffly?
Say BUHF-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌfli/. In British English it is /ˈbʌflɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffly?
Buffly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF). Broken into parts: BUHF · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say buffly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌfli/ and the British form is /ˈbʌflɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.