How to pronounce truffle
Say it like TRUHF-ul. Truffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHF).
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- TRUHF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Truffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of truffle
American and British speakers say truffle in essentially the same way: /ˈtrʌfəl/ in the US and /ˈtrʌfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRUHF-ul.
What does truffle mean?
- Any of various edible fungi, of the genus Tuber, that grow in the soil in southern Europe; the earthnut.
Where does truffle come from?
Borrowed from French trufle, a variant of truffe (whence also Danish and Norwegian trøffel, Swedish tryffel, German Trüffel), from Old Occitan trufa, a metathesis of Late Latin tufera (plural), from Latin tūber (“truffle”).
Words that rhyme with truffle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of truffle.
Questions about saying truffle
How do you pronounce truffle?
Say TRUHF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrʌfəl/. In British English it is /ˈtrʌfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in truffle?
Truffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRUHF). Broken into parts: TRUHF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say truffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrʌfəl/ and the British form is /ˈtrʌfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.