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How to pronounce fluffer

Say it like FLUHF-er. Fluffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHF).

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US American/ˈflʌfɚ/FLUHF-er
UK British/ˈflʌfə/FLUHF-uh
  • FLUHF
  • er
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Fluffer pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. FLUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.

American vs British pronunciation of fluffer

  • Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.

British respelling: FLUHF-uh.

What does fluffer mean?

noun
  1. Someone or something that fluffs (in various senses).
  2. One who is employed to clean the tracks in the tunnels of the London Underground.
  3. One who promotes or publicizes, especially one who makes something seem better or more important than it is.

Where does fluffer come from?

From fluff + -er.

Words that rhyme with fluffer

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fluffer.

Questions about saying fluffer

How do you pronounce fluffer?

Say FLUHF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈflʌfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in fluffer?

Fluffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHF). Broken into parts: FLUHF · er.

Is fluffer 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 /ˈflʌfə/ (FLUHF-uh).

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