How to pronounce poof
Say it like POOF. Poof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- POOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of poof
American and British speakers say poof in essentially the same way: /puf/ in the US and /pʊf/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUF.
What does poof mean?
- Onomatopoeia indicating a small explosion with a cloud of smoke; as caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.“Poof, he was gone.”
- To vanish or disappear.“He poofed into thin air.”
- To break wind; to fart.
- The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.
Where does poof come from?
Onomatopoeic. See also puff.
Words that rhyme with poof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of poof.
Questions about saying poof
How do you pronounce poof?
Say POOF. The American pronunciation is /puf/. In British English it is /pʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poof?
Poof is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: POOF.
Do Americans and Brits say poof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /puf/ and the British form is /pʊf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.