How to Pronounce Tuft

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

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/tʌft/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tuft”

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

Sounds exactly like: toughed, tufte — easy to mix up when writing.

What does tuft mean?

noun

  1. A bunch of feathers, grass or hair, etc., held together at the base.
  2. A cluster of threads drawn tightly through upholstery, a mattress or a quilt, etc., to secure and strengthen the padding.

verb

  1. To provide or decorate with a tuft or tufts.
  2. To form into tufts.

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Words that rhyme with tuft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chuffedstuffedhuffedscuffedsniftsnuffedluftgriftrebuffedsquiffedpuffedoverstuffed

Related words

tussockwispclumpclusterlockflocktuft-taffetaplume

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tuft"?▾

"Tuft" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "tuft"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tuft" is /tʌft/.

What does "tuft" mean?▾

Tuft: A bunch of feathers, grass or hair, etc., held together at the base.

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