How to pronounce cuffs
Say it like KUHFS. Cuffs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUHFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cuffs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cuffs
American and British speakers say cuffs in essentially the same way: /kʌfs/ in the US and /kʌfs/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHFS.
What does cuffs mean?
- plural of cuff How to pronounce cuff
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cuff How to pronounce cuff
Questions about saying cuffs
How do you pronounce cuffs?
Say KUHFS. The American pronunciation is /kʌfs/. In British English it is /kʌfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cuffs?
Cuffs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUHFS.
Do Americans and Brits say cuffs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʌfs/ and the British form is /kʌfs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.