How to pronounce puffery
Say it like PUHF-uh-ree. Puffery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF).
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- PUHF
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puffery 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puffery
American and British speakers say puffery in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌfəri/ in the US and /ˈpʌfəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHF-uh-ree.
What does puffery mean?
- An act of puffing.
- Excessive or false public praise.
- Superficial or insubstantial material; fluff.
Where does puffery come from?
From puff + -ery.
Questions about saying puffery
How do you pronounce puffery?
Say PUHF-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌfəri/. In British English it is /ˈpʌfəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puffery?
Puffery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF). Broken into parts: PUHF · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say puffery the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌfəri/ and the British form is /ˈpʌfəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.