How to pronounce guffaws
Say it like guh-FAWZ. Guffaws has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWZ).
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US American/ɡəˈfɔz/guh-FAWZ
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- guh
- FAWZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Guffaws pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAWZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does guffaws mean?
noun
- plural of guffaw How to pronounce guffaw
- third-person singular simple present indicative of guffaw How to pronounce guffaw
Words that rhyme with guffaws
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of guffaws.
Questions about saying guffaws
How do you pronounce guffaws?
Say guh-FAWZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈfɔz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in guffaws?
Guffaws has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAWZ). Broken into parts: guh · FAWZ.