How to Pronounce "buff"
word
/ˈbəf/
buhf
/bˈʌf/
buhf
Definition
A 'buff' can mean a person who is very interested or knowledgeable about something (like a 'movie buff'), someone with strong, muscular body (informal), or the action of polishing something to make it shiny.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈbəf/
British English
/bˈʌf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
buhf
UK
buhf
Listen in Context
He's a real movie buff who knows every actor.
These shoes get shiny if you buff them well.
He became buff after working out for months.
My friend is a total tech buff; he can fix any gadget you have.