How to Pronounce “buffet”
word
/ˈbəfət/, /bəˈfeɪ/
BYOO-fay, byoo-FAY
/ˈbʊfɪt/, /bʊˈfeɪ/
BUUF-it, buu-FAY
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
The buffet had many types of desserts.
You can choose whatever you like at the buffet.
The kids went straight to the dessert table at the buffet.
Let's meet for Sunday brunch at the hotel buffet.