How to pronounce cufflink
Say it like KUHF-lingk. Cufflink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHF).
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- KUHF
- lingk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cufflink 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.
- lingkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cufflink
American and British speakers say cufflink in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ in the US and /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHF-lingk.
What does cufflink mean?
- A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.“Every gentleman needs at least one pair of cufflinks.”
Where does cufflink come from?
From cuff + link.
Questions about saying cufflink
How do you pronounce cufflink?
Say KUHF-lingk. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌflɪŋk/. In British English it is /ˈkʌflɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cufflink?
Cufflink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHF). Broken into parts: KUHF · lingk.
Do Americans and Brits say cufflink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌflɪŋk/ and the British form is /ˈkʌflɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.