How to Pronounce "poof"
word
/ˈpuf/
poof
/pˈuːf/
poof
Definition
An exclamation to show that something happens suddenly, especially when something appears, disappears, or changes quickly, like magic. Also used to mimic the sound of something vanishing or appearing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpuf/
British English
/pˈuːf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
poof
UK
poof
Listen in Context
He waved his hand and poof, the rabbit disappeared.
Suddenly, poof, the lights went out.
With a loud poof, the balloon burst.
I tried to call her, but poof, her number was gone from my phone.