How to pronounce buffs
Say it like BUHFS. Buffs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BUHFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buffs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BUHFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of buffs
American and British speakers say buffs in essentially the same way: /bʌfs/ in the US and /bʌfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: BUHFS.
What does buffs mean?
- plural of buff How to pronounce buff
- third-person singular simple present indicative of buff How to pronounce buff
Questions about saying buffs
How do you pronounce buffs?
Say BUHFS. The American pronunciation is /bʌfs/. In British English it is /bʌfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buffs?
Buffs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BUHFS.
Do Americans and Brits say buffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bʌfs/ and the British form is /bʌfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.