How to pronounce tufty
Say it like TUHF-tee. Tufty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHF).
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- TUHF
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tufty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tufty
American and British speakers say tufty in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌfti/ in the US and /ˈtʌfti/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHF-tee.
What does tufty mean?
- Having the form of or resembling a tuft (“a bunch of grass, hair, etc., held together at the base”).
- Covered in or having many tufts.
- Growing in tufts.
- The tufted duck (Aythya fuligula).
Where does tufty come from?
From tuft + -y (suffix meaning ‘having the quality of’ forming adjectives).
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Words that rhyme with tufty
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Questions about saying tufty
How do you pronounce tufty?
Say TUHF-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌfti/. In British English it is /ˈtʌfti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tufty?
Tufty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHF). Broken into parts: TUHF · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say tufty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌfti/ and the British form is /ˈtʌfti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.