How to pronounce stuffy
Say it like STUHF-ee. Stuffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHF).
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- STUHF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stuffy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stuffy
American and British speakers say stuffy in essentially the same way: /ˈstʌfi/ in the US and /ˈstʌfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: STUHF-ee.
What does stuffy mean?
- Poorly ventilated; partially plugged.“I can’t smell very well today – I have a stuffy nose.”
- Uncomfortably warm without sufficient air circulation.
- Stout; mettlesome; resolute.
- Synonym of stuffed toy.
Where does stuffy come from?
From stuff + -y.
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Words that rhyme with stuffy
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Questions about saying stuffy
How do you pronounce stuffy?
Say STUHF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstʌfi/. In British English it is /ˈstʌfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stuffy?
Stuffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STUHF). Broken into parts: STUHF · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say stuffy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstʌfi/ and the British form is /ˈstʌfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.