How to pronounce puffling
Say it like PUHF-ling. Puffling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF).
- PUHF
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puffling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of puffling
American and British speakers say puffling in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌflɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpʌflɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHF-ling.
What does puffling mean?
- A young puffin.
Where does puffling come from?
From puff(in) + -ling.
Words that rhyme with puffling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puffling.
Questions about saying puffling
How do you pronounce puffling?
Say PUHF-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌflɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʌflɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puffling?
Puffling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF). Broken into parts: PUHF · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say puffling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌflɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpʌflɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.