How to pronounce cuffee
Say it like KUHF-EE. Cuffee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHF).
- KUHF
- EE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuffee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cuffee
American and British speakers say cuffee in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌˈfi/ in the US and /ˈkʌfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHF-ee.
What does cuffee mean?
- A black person.
Where does cuffee come from?
From Cuffee, a personal name formerly common among black Americans.
Words that rhyme with cuffee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuffee.
Questions about saying cuffee
How do you pronounce cuffee?
Say KUHF-EE. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌˈfi/. In British English it is /ˈkʌfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuffee?
Cuffee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHF). Broken into parts: KUHF · EE.
Do Americans and Brits say cuffee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌˈfi/ and the British form is /ˈkʌfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.