How to Pronounce Duff

To pronounce "duff", say DUFF — one syllable, IPA /dʌf/. 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

/dʌf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duff”

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

What does duff mean?

noun

  1. Dough.
  2. A stiff flour pudding, often with dried fruit, boiled in a cloth bag, or steamed.

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Words that rhyme with duff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puffchuffgruffroughbufftoughsloughbluffsnuffstuffmuffrebuff

Related words

hummusplumhuffbacksidebeddinghumuslitterdov

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duff"?▾

"Duff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "duff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duff" is /dʌf/.

What does "duff" mean?▾

Duff: Dough.

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