How to pronounce pluff
Say it like PLUHF. Pluff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PLUHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pluff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of pluff
American and British speakers say pluff in essentially the same way: /plʌf/ in the US and /plʌf/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLUHF.
What does pluff mean?
- A puff of smoke or dust.
- A hairdresser's powder puff.
- The act of using a powder puff.
- To dust or to puff with smoke.
- To throw out, as smoke, dust, etc., in puffs.
Words that rhyme with pluff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pluff.
Questions about saying pluff
How do you pronounce pluff?
Say PLUHF. The American pronunciation is /plʌf/. In British English it is /plʌf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pluff?
Pluff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PLUHF.
Do Americans and Brits say pluff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /plʌf/ and the British form is /plʌf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.