How to pronounce oofy
Say it like OO-fee. Oofy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce oofy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- OO
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oofy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of oofy
American and British speakers say oofy in essentially the same way: /ˈufi/ in the US and /ˈuːfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: OO-fee.
What does oofy mean?
- Having lots of money rich, wealthy.
Questions about saying oofy
How do you pronounce oofy?
Say OO-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈufi/. In British English it is /ˈuːfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oofy?
Oofy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OO). Broken into parts: OO · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say oofy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈufi/ and the British form is /ˈuːfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.