How to pronounce Kaufman
Say it like KAWF-mun. Kaufman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWF).
- KAWF
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kaufman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Kaufman
American and British speakers say Kaufman in essentially the same way: /ˈkɔfmən/ in the US and /ˈkɒfmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOF-mun.
What does Kaufman mean?
- A city, the county seat of Kaufman County, Texas, United States.
Where does Kaufman come from?
Anglicised from German Kauffmann, an occupational surname referring to a merchant (German Kaufmann).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- george s. kaufman
- george simon kaufman
Words that rhyme with Kaufman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Kaufman.
Words that sound like Kaufman
- coffman
- kauffman
- kaufmann
Questions about saying Kaufman
How do you pronounce Kaufman?
Say KAWF-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔfmən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒfmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Kaufman?
Kaufman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAWF). Broken into parts: KAWF · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say Kaufman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkɔfmən/ and the British form is /ˈkɒfmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Kaufman?
Kaufman sounds the same as coffman, kauffman, kaufmann in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.