How to Pronounce Bufflehead

To pronounce "bufflehead", say BUFFL-eh-ead — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbʌfəlhɛd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “bufflehead”

"bufflehead" has 3 syllables: buffl-eh-ead.

What does bufflehead mean?

noun

  1. A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola.
  2. One who has a large head; a heavy, stupid fellow.

Synonyms

woolhead

Related words

butterballdipperwoolheadwhistlergarrotgoldeneye

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bufflehead"?▾

"Bufflehead" has 3 syllables: buffl · eh · ead.

What is the IPA transcription of "bufflehead"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bufflehead" is /ˈbʌfəlhɛd/.

What does "bufflehead" mean?▾

Bufflehead: A duck in the goldeneye genus, Bucephala albeola.

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