How to pronounce puffer
Say it like PUHF-er. Puffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF).
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- PUHF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puffer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of puffer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUHF-uh.
What does puffer mean?
- Someone or something that puffs.
- Any of several poisonous fish, of the family Tetraodontidae, which have the ability to inflate their bodies when in danger.
- A manually-operated inhaler.
Where does puffer come from?
The cellular automata definition is a clipping of puffer train.
Words that rhyme with puffer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puffer.
Questions about saying puffer
How do you pronounce puffer?
Say PUHF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puffer?
Puffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF). Broken into parts: PUHF · er.
Is puffer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpʌfə/ (PUHF-uh).