How to Pronounce Buffeting

To pronounce "buffeting", say BUFF-et-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

BUFF-et-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “buffeting”

"buffeting" has 3 syllables: buff-et-ing. It rhymes with braying and swaying, if that helps it stick.

What does buffeting mean?

verb

  1. To strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap.
  2. To aggressively challenge, denounce, or criticise.

noun

  1. A blow or motion that buffets.
  2. Random, irregular motion of the plane or of one of its parts caused by turbulences in the airflow

Words that rhyme with buffeting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

brayingswayingslayingplayingflayingsurveyingdecayingprayingstrayingconveyingdismayingallaying

Related words

poundingbuffettingcounterbuffbatteringbumpblastwallopingbeat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "buffeting"?▾

"Buffeting" has 3 syllables: buff · et · ing.

What does "buffeting" mean?▾

Buffeting: To strike with a buffet; to cuff; to slap.

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