How to pronounce puffing
Say it like PUHF-ing. Puffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF).
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- PUHF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puffing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puffing
American and British speakers say puffing in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHF-ing.
What does puffing mean?
- present participle and gerund of puff How to pronounce puff
- Leaving a car engine running unattended, especially in cold weather to warm it up.
- The act of one who puffs.
- A puffy ornament.
- An opinion or judgment, often made by the seller of property to a potential buyer, that is not made as a representation of fact.
Words that rhyme with puffing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puffing.
Questions about saying puffing
How do you pronounce puffing?
Say PUHF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puffing?
Puffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF). Broken into parts: PUHF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say puffing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.