How to pronounce foof
Say it like FOOF. Foof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FOOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of foof
American and British speakers say foof in essentially the same way: /fuf/ in the US and /fuːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOOF.
What does foof mean?
- An audible puff of wind.
- An exasperating person.
- An eccentric, foolish, or senile person, usually an old man; a coot, codger, or dotard.
- Used to express exasperation or frustration
- Onomatopoeia indicating an explosive burst of air.
- To fluff; to cause to puff up.
- To blow air through the lips while they are pressed together or against skin; to blow a raspberry.
Words that rhyme with foof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foof.
Questions about saying foof
How do you pronounce foof?
Say FOOF. The American pronunciation is /fuf/. In British English it is /fuːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foof?
Foof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FOOF.
Do Americans and Brits say foof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fuf/ and the British form is /fuːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.