How to pronounce buffet
noun A meal where people serve themselves from several dishes.
Written sound guide
buhFAY
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
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Give FAY the strongest beat
For this meal word the final t is silent, and FAY carries the main beat.
01buhLighter beat
02FAYStrongest beat
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“Breakfast is served as a buffet.”Your turn
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For this meal word the final t is silent, and FAY carries the main beat. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
