How to Pronounce "buffet"
word
/ˈbəfət/, /bəˈfeɪ/
BYOO-fay, byoo-FAY
/ˈbʊfɪt/, /bʊˈfeɪ/
BUUF-it, buu-FAY
Definition
A buffet is a meal where people serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table. It can also refer to the table or counter where the food is placed.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbəfət/, /bəˈfeɪ/
British English
/ˈbʊfɪt/, /bʊˈfeɪ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYOO-fay, byoo-FAY
UK
BUUF-it, buu-FAY
Listen in Context
We had lunch at the hotel buffet.
The buffet had many types of desserts.
You can choose whatever you like at the buffet.
Let's meet for Sunday brunch at the hotel buffet.