How to pronounce cuffed
Say it like KUHFT. Cuffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuffed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cuffed
American and British speakers say cuffed in essentially the same way: /kʌft/ in the US and /kʌft/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHFT.
What does cuffed mean?
Words that rhyme with cuffed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuffed.
Questions about saying cuffed
How do you pronounce cuffed?
Say KUHFT. The American pronunciation is /kʌft/. In British English it is /kʌft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuffed?
Cuffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHFT.
Do Americans and Brits say cuffed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌft/ and the British form is /kʌft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.