How to Pronounce Duffer

To pronounce "duffer", say DUFF-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdʌfə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈdʌfə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “duffer”

"duffer" has 2 syllables: duff-er. It rhymes with suffer and buffer, if that helps it stick.

What does duffer mean?

adjective

  1. Worthless; not working properly, defective.

    “Why do I always get a shopping trolley with duff wheels?”

noun

  1. An incompetent or clumsy person.
  2. A player having little skill, especially a golfer who duffs.

Synonyms

bum

Words that rhyme with duffer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sufferbuffersnufferflufferpufferstufferhufferscufferrougherrufferbluffergruffer

Related words

dufusdufferismdunderheadduffdingusdudderdufferdomdoucher

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "duffer"?▾

"Duffer" has 2 syllables: duff · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "duffer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "duffer" is /ˈdʌfə/.

What does "duffer" mean?▾

Duffer: Worthless; not working properly, defective.

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