How to Pronounce "buffers"
word
ˈbəfɝz
BUH-furz
bˈʌfəz
BUF-uhz
Definition
Buffers are things that reduce shock or protect from harm, or, in computing, areas in memory used to store data temporarily.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbəfɝz
British English
bˈʌfəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BUH-furz
UK
BUF-uhz
Listen in Context
The computer uses buffers to store data temporarily.
The train stopped when it hit the buffers at the end of the track.
Water plants and trees act as buffers against floods.
Sometimes video buffers for a few seconds before playing smoothly online.