buffalo

/ˈbʌfəloʊ/

Syllables buf·fa·lo

Stress BUF-fa-lo

Phonics Breakdown

buf

/bʌf/

short u

fa

/fə/

schwa

lo

/loʊ/

long o

Meaning

a large wild animal similar to a cow; bison

Sound Reference

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buf=/bʌf/(buff) + fa=/fə/(sofa) + lo=/loʊ/(low)

Example

A buffalo is grazing on the grass.