How to pronounce puftaloon
Say it like puf-tuh-LOON. Puftaloon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOON).
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- puf
- tuh
- LOON
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Puftaloon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of puftaloon
American and British speakers say puftaloon in essentially the same way: /pʌftəˈlun/ in the US and /pʌftəˈluːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: puf-tuh-LOON.
What does puftaloon mean?
- A fried scone-like fritter originally from Australia.
Words that rhyme with puftaloon
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of puftaloon.
Questions about saying puftaloon
How do you pronounce puftaloon?
Say puf-tuh-LOON. The American pronunciation is /pʌftəˈlun/. In British English it is /pʌftəˈluːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in puftaloon?
Puftaloon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOON). Broken into parts: puf · tuh · LOON.
Do Americans and Brits say puftaloon the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pʌftəˈlun/ and the British form is /pʌftəˈluːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.