How to pronounce buffont
Say it like BUHF-unt. Buffont has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF).
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- BUHF
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffont 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.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of buffont
American and British speakers say buffont in essentially the same way: /ˈbʌfənt/ in the US and /ˈbʌfənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHF-unt.
What does buffont mean?
- Alternative form of bouffant.
Where does buffont come from?
From French bouffant; doublet of bouffant, which see for more.
Questions about saying buffont
How do you pronounce buffont?
Say BUHF-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈbʌfənt/. In British English it is /ˈbʌfənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffont?
Buffont has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BUHF). Broken into parts: BUHF · unt.
Do Americans and Brits say buffont the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbʌfənt/ and the British form is /ˈbʌfənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.