How to pronounce tufts
Say it like TUHFTS. Tufts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TUHFTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tufts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHFTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of tufts
American and British speakers say tufts in essentially the same way: /tʌfts/ in the US and /tʌfts/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHFTS.
What does tufts mean?
- plural of tuft How to pronounce tuft
- third-person singular simple present indicative of tuft How to pronounce tuft
Questions about saying tufts
How do you pronounce tufts?
Say TUHFTS. The American pronunciation is /tʌfts/. In British English it is /tʌfts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tufts?
Tufts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TUHFTS.
Do Americans and Brits say tufts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tʌfts/ and the British form is /tʌfts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.