How to Pronounce "puffs"
word
/ˈpəfs/
puhfs
/pˈʌfs/
puhfs
Definition
Short bursts of air, smoke, or breath. Also light, airy pastries or snacks (cream puffs, cheese puffs). As a verb, to blow air or smoke in short bursts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpəfs/
British English
/pˈʌfs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puhfs
UK
puhfs
Listen in Context
Small puffs of smoke came from the chimney.
The children love eating cheese puffs after school.
She took a few puffs from her inhaler to help with her asthma.
He was puffing and panting by the time he reached the top of the stairs.