How to pronounce guff
Say it like GUHF. Guff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GUHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of guff
American and British speakers say guff in essentially the same way: /ɡʌf/ in the US and /ɡʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: GUHF.
What does guff mean?
- Nonsensical talk or thinking.
- Superfluous information.
- Insolent or otherwise unacceptable remarks.
- To fart.
- To mislead.
Where does guff come from?
Onomatopoeic. Compare Norwegian gufs (“puff of wind”), guffa (“to blow softly”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- bunk
- rot
Words that rhyme with guff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guff.
Questions about saying guff
How do you pronounce guff?
Say GUHF. The American pronunciation is /ɡʌf/. In British English it is /ɡʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guff?
Guff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GUHF.
Do Americans and Brits say guff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡʌf/ and the British form is /ɡʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.