How to pronounce pouf
Say it like PUUF. Pouf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PUUF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pouf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of pouf
American and British speakers say pouf in essentially the same way: /pʊf/ in the US and /pʊf/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUF.
What does pouf mean?
- A high hair style for women consisting of a roll or pad of hair, worn up.
- Part of an item of clothing consisting of gathered fabric in a bunch.
- A low cushioned seat with no back; a padded footstool.
- To make poufy or bouffant.
- Onomatopoeia indicating a cloud of smoke or wind; caused by a deflating object, or a magical disappearance.“Pouf, he was gone.”
Where does pouf come from?
From French pouf, pouff, of imitative origin; compare puff.
Questions about saying pouf
How do you pronounce pouf?
Say PUUF. The American pronunciation is /pʊf/. In British English it is /pʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pouf?
Pouf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PUUF.
Do Americans and Brits say pouf the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʊf/ and the British form is /pʊf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.