How to pronounce doofer
Say it like DOO-fer. Doofer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO).
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- DOO
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doofer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of doofer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DOO-fuh.
What does doofer mean?
- An object whose name the speaker or writer cannot remember or does not know.
- The remote control for a television.
- A participant in a doof (“outdoor dance party held in remote bushland or on the outskirts of a city”).
Where does doofer come from?
Respelling of “do for”, as in “it will do for that job”.
Words that rhyme with doofer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doofer.
Questions about saying doofer
How do you pronounce doofer?
Say DOO-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈdufɚ/. In British English it is /ˈduːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doofer?
Doofer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOO). Broken into parts: DOO · fer.
Is doofer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈduːfə/ (DOO-fuh).