To pronounce "powderpuff", say POWD-erp-uff — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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POWD-erp-uff
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"powderpuff" has 3 syllables: powd-erp-uff. It rhymes with powder-puff, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: powder-puff — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Powderpuff" has 3 syllables: powd · erp · uff.
Powderpuff: Being or relating to a division of a traditionally male sport that is reserved for females.
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