How to pronounce tuftlike
Say it like TUHFT-lyke. Tuftlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHFT).
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- TUHFT
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tuftlike pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tuftlike
American and British speakers say tuftlike in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌftˌlaɪk/ in the US and /ˈtʌftˌlaɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHFT-lyke.
What does tuftlike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of a tuft.
Where does tuftlike come from?
From tuft + -like.
Questions about saying tuftlike
How do you pronounce tuftlike?
Say TUHFT-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌftˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈtʌftˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tuftlike?
Tuftlike has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHFT). Broken into parts: TUHFT · lyke.
Do Americans and Brits say tuftlike the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌftˌlaɪk/ and the British form is /ˈtʌftˌlaɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.