How to pronounce cuffing
Say it like KUHF-ing. Cuffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHF).
- KUHF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuffing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cuffing
American and British speakers say cuffing in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkʌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHF-ing.
What does cuffing mean?
- present participle and gerund of cuff How to pronounce cuff
- The act by which somebody is cuffed or struck.
- The act or process of placing handcuffs on a person.
Words that rhyme with cuffing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cuffing.
Questions about saying cuffing
How do you pronounce cuffing?
Say KUHF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuffing?
Cuffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHF). Broken into parts: KUHF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say cuffing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkʌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.