buffer

/ˈbʌfər/

Syllables buf·fer

Stress BUF-fer

Phonics Breakdown

buf

/bʌf/

short u

fer

/fər/

er schwa

Meaning

a thing or area that reduces shock, prevents conflict, or stores data temporarily

Sound Reference

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buf=/bʌf/(buff) + fer=/fər/(better)

Example

The software uses a buffer to store data temporarily.