How to pronounce stuffing
Say it like STUHF-ing. Stuffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHF).
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- STUHF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stuffing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stuffing
American and British speakers say stuffing in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHF-ing.
What does stuffing mean?
- present participle and gerund of stuff How to pronounce stuff
- The matter used to stuff hollow objects such as pillows and saddles.“The stuffing is made of synthetic goose down.”
- Any of many food items used to stuff another.“stuffing for a Christmas turkey”
- The act of stuffing something with another thing.“I'll make the sauce if you do the stuffing of the chicken.”
Where does stuffing come from?
By surface analysis, stuff + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with stuffing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stuffing.
Questions about saying stuffing
How do you pronounce stuffing?
Say STUHF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stuffing?
Stuffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHF). Broken into parts: STUHF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say stuffing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstʌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.