How to pronounce "fluff"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "fluff"

Learn how to break down "fluff" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/flʌf/
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IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

F L AH1 F
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "fluff"

Pronunciation: /flʌf/

Noun

  • Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
  • Anything inconsequential or superficial.
    Example: "That article was basically a bunch of fluff. It didn't say anything substantive."
  • A lapse or mistake, especially a mistake in an actor's lines.
    Synonyms: flub
  • Marshmallow creme.
    Example: "That New England-style salami and fluff sandwich sure hit the spot!"
  • A passive partner in a lesbian relationship.
  • A fart.

Verb

  • To make something fluffy.
    Example: "The cat fluffed its tail."
  • To become fluffy, puff up.
  • To move lightly like fluff.
  • (of an actor or announcer) To make a mistake in one's lines.
    Synonyms: flub
  • To do incorrectly, for example mishit, miskick, miscue etc.
    Synonyms: flub
  • To fart.
  • To arouse (a male pornographic actor) before filming.

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