How to pronounce shufti
Say it like SHUUF-tee. Shufti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUF).
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- SHUUF
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shufti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHUUFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of shufti
American and British speakers say shufti in essentially the same way: /ˈʃʊfti/ in the US and /ˈʃʊfti/ in the UK.
British respelling: SHUUF-tee.
What does shufti mean?
- A brief glance.
Where does shufti come from?
UK 1940s, originally military slang.
Questions about saying shufti
How do you pronounce shufti?
Say SHUUF-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃʊfti/. In British English it is /ˈʃʊfti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shufti?
Shufti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUUF). Broken into parts: SHUUF · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say shufti the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʃʊfti/ and the British form is /ˈʃʊfti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.