How to Pronounce Puff

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

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Syllable

4

Letters

/pʌf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puff”

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

What does puff mean?

noun

  1. The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.

noun

  1. A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

noun

  1. A sharp exhalation of a small amount of breath through the mouth.
  2. The ability to breathe easily while exerting oneself.

    “out of puff”

Synonyms

cream puffpastrydragwind

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Words that rhyme with puff

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chuffgruffroughbufftoughsloughbluffsnuffstuffmuffrebuffguff

Related words

pantgaspblowhuffwhiffpullchuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puff"?▾

"Puff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "puff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puff" is /pʌf/.

What does "puff" mean?▾

Puff: The product of flatulence, or the sound of breaking wind.

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