How to Pronounce Puffs

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/pʌfs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “puffs”

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

What does puffs mean?

verb

  1. To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.
  2. To pant.

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Words that rhyme with puffs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

foodstuffsfisticuffscuffsstuffsglyphsearmuffsbuffsbluffsscuffshandcuffshuffsroughs

Related words

pantgaspblowhuffwhiffpullchuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "puffs"?▾

"Puffs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "puffs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "puffs" is /pʌfs/.

What does "puffs" mean?▾

Puffs: To emit smoke, gas, etc., in puffs.

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