How to pronounce tufa
Say it like TOO-fuh. Tufa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO).
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- TOO
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tufa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tufa
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: TYOO-fuh.
What does tufa mean?
- Calcareous lime deposited by precipitation from a body of water, such as a hot spring.
- A variety of volcanic rock, tuff.
Where does tufa come from?
From Italian tufo, from Latin tōfus or tōphus.
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Words that rhyme with tufa
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Questions about saying tufa
How do you pronounce tufa?
Say TOO-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtufə/. In British English it is /ˈtjuːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tufa?
Tufa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TOO). Broken into parts: TOO · fuh.
Is tufa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈtjuːfə/ (TYOO-fuh).