How to pronounce flufftail
Say it like FLUHF-tayl. Flufftail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHF).
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- FLUHF
- tayl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flufftail pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- taylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of flufftail
American and British speakers say flufftail in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌfteɪl/ in the US and /ˈflʌfteɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHF-tayl.
What does flufftail mean?
- Any of nine species of bird in the genus Sarothrura, endemic to Africa.
Where does flufftail come from?
From fluff + tail.
Questions about saying flufftail
How do you pronounce flufftail?
Say FLUHF-tayl. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌfteɪl/. In British English it is /ˈflʌfteɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flufftail?
Flufftail has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHF). Broken into parts: FLUHF · tayl.
Do Americans and Brits say flufftail the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌfteɪl/ and the British form is /ˈflʌfteɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.