How to pronounce buffoonic
Say it like buh-FOO-nik. Buffoonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOO).
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- buh
- FOO
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffoonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of buffoonic
American and British speakers say buffoonic in essentially the same way: /bəˈfunɪk/ in the US and /bəˈfuːnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: buh-FOO-nik.
What does buffoonic mean?
- related to buffoons or jesters“His consistently buffoonic behavior makes him unserious.”
Where does buffoonic come from?
From buffoon + -ic.
Words that rhyme with buffoonic
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Questions about saying buffoonic
How do you pronounce buffoonic?
Say buh-FOO-nik. The American pronunciation is /bəˈfunɪk/. In British English it is /bəˈfuːnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffoonic?
Buffoonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOO). Broken into parts: buh · FOO · nik.
Do Americans and Brits say buffoonic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bəˈfunɪk/ and the British form is /bəˈfuːnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.