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How to pronounce duffels

Say it like DUHF-ulz. Duffels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHF).

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US American/ˈdʌfəlz/DUHF-ulz
UK British/ˈdʌfəlz/DUHF-ulz
  • DUHF
  • ulz
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Duffels pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. DUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.

American vs British pronunciation of duffels

American and British speakers say duffels in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌfəlz/ in the US and /ˈdʌfəlz/ in the UK.

British respelling: DUHF-ulz.

What does duffels mean?

noun
  1. plural of duffel How to pronounce duffel

Questions about saying duffels

How do you pronounce duffels?

Say DUHF-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌfəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdʌfəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in duffels?

Duffels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHF). Broken into parts: DUHF · ulz.

Do Americans and Brits say duffels the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌfəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdʌfəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).