How to pronounce puffily
Say it like PUHF-ih-lee. Puffily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF).
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- PUHF
- ih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puffily 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puffily
American and British speakers say puffily in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌfɪli/ in the US and /ˈpʌfɪli/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHF-ih-lee.
What does puffily mean?
- in a puffy manner
Where does puffily come from?
From puffy + -ly.
Questions about saying puffily
How do you pronounce puffily?
Say PUHF-ih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌfɪli/. In British English it is /ˈpʌfɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puffily?
Puffily has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF). Broken into parts: PUHF · ih · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say puffily the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌfɪli/ and the British form is /ˈpʌfɪli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.