How to pronounce woofter
Say it like WOOF-ter. Woofter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOOF).
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- WOOF
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Woofter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WOOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of woofter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WOOF-tuh.
What does woofter mean?
- A male homosexual.
Where does woofter come from?
From poofter. Compare also woof (“noise made by a dog”).
Questions about saying woofter
How do you pronounce woofter?
Say WOOF-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈwuftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈwuːftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in woofter?
Woofter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOOF). Broken into parts: WOOF · ter.
Is woofter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwuːftə/ (WOOF-tuh).