How to pronounce buffo
Say it like BOO-foh. Buffo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO).
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US American/ˈbufoʊ/BOO-foh
UK British/ˈbuːfəʊ/BOO-foh
- BOO
- foh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of buffo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BOO-foh.
What does buffo mean?
noun
- A comic singer, particularly in comic opera
Where does buffo come from?
Borrowed from Italian buffo.
Questions about saying buffo
How do you pronounce buffo?
Say BOO-foh. The American pronunciation is /ˈbufoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈbuːfəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffo?
Buffo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOO). Broken into parts: BOO · foh.
Is buffo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈbuːfəʊ/ (BOO-foh).