How to pronounce foodstuff
Say it like FOOD-stuhf. Foodstuff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOD).
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- FOOD
- stuhf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foodstuff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stuhfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of foodstuff
American and British speakers say foodstuff in essentially the same way: /ˈfudˌstʌf/ in the US and /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOOD-stuhf.
What does foodstuff mean?
- A material that may be used as food or as an ingredient of food.
Where does foodstuff come from?
Compound of food + stuff.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying foodstuff
How do you pronounce foodstuff?
Say FOOD-stuhf. The American pronunciation is /ˈfudˌstʌf/. In British English it is /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foodstuff?
Foodstuff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOOD). Broken into parts: FOOD · stuhf.
Do Americans and Brits say foodstuff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfudˌstʌf/ and the British form is /ˈfuːdˌstʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.