How to pronounce puffbutt
Say it like PUHF-but. Puffbutt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce puffbutt. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PUHF
- but
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puffbutt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- butKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of puffbutt
American and British speakers say puffbutt in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌfbʌt/ in the US and /ˈpʌfbʌt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHF-but.
What does puffbutt mean?
- A term of endearment for one who wears a diaper; a crinklebutt, poofybutt.
Where does puffbutt come from?
From puff + butt. Compare poofbutt.
Questions about saying puffbutt
How do you pronounce puffbutt?
Say PUHF-but. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌfbʌt/. In British English it is /ˈpʌfbʌt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puffbutt?
Puffbutt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF). Broken into parts: PUHF · but.
Do Americans and Brits say puffbutt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌfbʌt/ and the British form is /ˈpʌfbʌt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.