How to Pronounce Cuff

To pronounce "cuff", say CUFF — one syllable, IPA /kʌf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/kʌf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “cuff”

"cuff" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with puff and chuff, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: cuffe — easy to mix up when writing.

What does cuff mean?

noun

  1. Glove; mitten
  2. The end of a shirt sleeve that covers the wrist

verb

  1. To furnish with cuffs.
  2. To handcuff.

Words that rhyme with cuff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puffchuffgruffroughbufftoughsloughbluffsnuffstuffmuffrebuff

Related words

handcuffsmanaclehandcuffhandlockwhompturnupankletbracelet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cuff"?▾

"Cuff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "cuff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cuff" is /kʌf/.

What does "cuff" mean?▾

Cuff: Glove; mitten

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