How to pronounce puffy
Say it like PUHF-ee. Puffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF).
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- PUHF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puffy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of puffy
American and British speakers say puffy in essentially the same way: /ˈpʌfi/ in the US and /ˈpʌfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUHF-ee.
What does puffy mean?
- Swollen or inflated in shape, as if filled with air; pillow-like.
- Coming or exhaling in puffs.“puffy breath”
- Speaking or writing in an exaggeratedly eloquent and self-important manner.
Where does puffy come from?
From puff + -y.
Words that rhyme with puffy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puffy.
Questions about saying puffy
How do you pronounce puffy?
Say PUHF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʌfi/. In British English it is /ˈpʌfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puffy?
Puffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUHF). Broken into parts: PUHF · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say puffy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʌfi/ and the British form is /ˈpʌfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.