How to Pronounce Bouffant

To pronounce "bouffant", say BOUFF-ant — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbuːfɑ̃/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbuːfɑ̃/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bouffant”

"bouffant" has 2 syllables: bouff-ant.

What does bouffant mean?

noun

  1. A popular hairstyle in the mid-to-late 16th century, nowadays common with poodles.

adjective

  1. Of hair or clothing, full-bodied or puffy; puffed out away from head or body.

    “Her bouffant suit made her seem much heavier than her petite figure actually was.”

Related words

puffybiglargehairstylehairdohairdoshairstylespoufy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bouffant"?▾

"Bouffant" has 2 syllables: bouff · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "bouffant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bouffant" is /ˈbuːfɑ̃/.

What does "bouffant" mean?▾

Bouffant: A popular hairstyle in the mid-to-late 16th century, nowadays common with poodles.

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