How many syllables in buffalo?

Syllables in buffalo

3

buf·fa·lo

Buffalo has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say buffalo

Pronunciation/ˈbʌfəˌloʊ/
3 syllables, BUF-fa-lo · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say buffalo slowly and listen for each vowel sound: buf, fa, lo. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with buffalo

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Questions

How many syllables are in buffalo?
Buffalo has three syllables.
How do you divide buffalo into syllables?
Buffalo divides as buf-fa-lo.
Which syllable is stressed in buffalo?
The first syllable (BUF-fa-lo).

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