How to pronounce hufu
Say it like HOO-foo. Hufu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce hufu. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- HOO
- foo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hufu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of hufu
American and British speakers say hufu in essentially the same way: /ˈhufu/ in the US and /ˈhuːfuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: HOO-foo.
What does hufu mean?
- Tofu whose flavor has been designed to resemble that of human flesh.
Where does hufu come from?
Blend of human + tofu.
Questions about saying hufu
How do you pronounce hufu?
Say HOO-foo. The American pronunciation is /ˈhufu/. In British English it is /ˈhuːfuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hufu?
Hufu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOO). Broken into parts: HOO · foo.
Do Americans and Brits say hufu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhufu/ and the British form is /ˈhuːfuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.