How to pronounce Buffet in English

Buffet is pronounced bə-FAY (IPA /bəˈfeɪ/). Silent 't'; stress 'FAY' — 'buh-FAY'.

IPA: /bəˈfeɪ/

Syllables: bə · FAY

Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce the final 't' saying 'buf-FET'.

Tip: Silent 't'; stress 'FAY' — 'buh-FAY'.

P and B

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

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