"whiffenpoof" 怎么发音

word

US

WIF-un-poof

UK

WIF-un-POOF

释义

A "Whiffenpoof" is a member of the famous all-male a cappella singing group from Yale University, known for traditional and humorous songs. The term can refer to a member or the group itself.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈwɪfənˌpuf

英式英语

ˈwɪfənˌpuːf

简化发音

美式

WIF-un-poof

英式

WIF-un-POOF

语境中听

The Whiffenpoofs are singing tonight at the concert hall.

He wants to become a whiffenpoof next year.

My grandfather was once a whiffenpoof at Yale.

Becoming a whiffenpoof is a big deal for Yale students who love music.