How to Pronounce Buffalo

To pronounce "buffalo", say BUFF-al-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbəfəˌɫoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbəfəˌɫoʊ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/bˈʌfəlˌəʊ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

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Break "buffalo" into 3 beats and lean on "BUFF" — that's the stressed one.

What does buffalo mean?

noun

  1. An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.
  2. A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.

verb

  1. To hunt buffalo.
  2. To outwit, confuse, deceive, or intimidate.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "buffalo"?

To pronounce "buffalo", say BUFF-al-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbəfəˌɫoʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "buffalo"?

"Buffalo" has 3 syllables: buff · al · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "buffalo"?

The IPA transcription of "buffalo" is /ˈbəfəˌɫoʊ/.

What does "buffalo" mean?

Buffalo: An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.

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