How to Pronounce Oof

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

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Letters

/uːf/

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What does oof mean?

noun

  1. A sound made in pain, as when expelling air after being struck.

interjection

  1. A sound mimicking the loss of air, as if someone's solar plexus had just been struck.

interjection

  1. An expression of one's own physical pain.

    “Ouch! You stepped on my toe! That hurt!”

  2. An expression in sympathy at another's pain.

    “Ouch! Her sunburn looks awful.”

Synonyms

owowieyouchyowyowch

Related words

whewphewughoohingcoughfoofgroanoomph

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oof"?▾

"Oof" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "oof"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oof" is /uːf/.

What does "oof" mean?▾

Oof: A sound made in pain, as when expelling air after being struck.

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