How to Pronounce "buffoons"
word
bəˈfun
buh-FOONZ
bʌfˈuːnz
buh-FOONZ
Definition
People who act silly, foolish, or ridiculous, usually to make others laugh. It can also be used as an insult for someone behaving stupidly.
IPA Transcription
American English
bəˈfun
British English
bʌfˈuːnz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buh-FOONZ
UK
buh-FOONZ
Listen in Context
The two students acted like buffoons in class.
People called the loud group a bunch of buffoons.
The children dressed up as buffoons for the play.
Honestly, you guys are acting like total buffoons right now.