How to pronounce cuffless
Say it like KUHF-lus. Cuffless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHF).
- KUHF
- lus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuffless 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.
- lusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cuffless
American and British speakers say cuffless in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌfləs/ in the US and /ˈkʌfləs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHF-lus.
What does cuffless mean?
- Having no cuffs; without cuffs.
Where does cuffless come from?
From cuff + -less.
Questions about saying cuffless
How do you pronounce cuffless?
Say KUHF-lus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌfləs/. In British English it is /ˈkʌfləs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuffless?
Cuffless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHF). Broken into parts: KUHF · lus.
Do Americans and Brits say cuffless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌfləs/ and the British form is /ˈkʌfləs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.