stuffy

/ˈstʌfi/

Syllables stuf·fy

Stress STUF-fy

Phonics Breakdown

st

/st/

consonant blend

u

/ʌ/

short u

ff

/f/

double consonant

y

/i/

short y

Meaning

lacking fresh air; old-fashioned and formal

Sound Reference

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st=/st/(stop) + u=/ʌ/(cup) + ff=/f/(coffee) + y=/i/(happy)

Example

The room feels stuffy without fresh air.