How to pronounce scuffy
Say it like SKUHF-ee. Scuffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHF).
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- SKUHF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scuffy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKUHFSay 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 scuffy
American and British speakers say scuffy in essentially the same way: /ˈskʌfi/ in the US and /ˈskʌfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKUHF-ee.
What does scuffy mean?
- Scuffed; shabby; having lost its original fresh or new appearance.
Where does scuffy come from?
From scuff + -y.
Words that rhyme with scuffy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of scuffy.
Questions about saying scuffy
How do you pronounce scuffy?
Say SKUHF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈskʌfi/. In British English it is /ˈskʌfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scuffy?
Scuffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKUHF). Broken into parts: SKUHF · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say scuffy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskʌfi/ and the British form is /ˈskʌfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.