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