Loanword · French · Food & Drinks
How to Pronounce Buffet
/bəˈfeɪ/
From French *buffet* (sideboard). The meal is "buh-FAY", to hit is "BUF-it".
US ·
American
24-BIT · 48 KHZ
Pronunciation check
Common mistakes 1 variants
Buffet
bəˈfeɪ — correct
Frequently asked questions 3
How do you pronounce Buffet?
Buffet is pronounced /bəˈfeɪ/.
Where does the word Buffet come from?
Buffet is a French loanword — From French *buffet* (sideboard). The meal is "buh-FAY", to hit is "BUF-it"..
Is Buffet pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Buffet varies by dialect: AU /ˈbʊf.eɪ/, UK /ˈbʊf.eɪ/, US /bəˈfeɪ/.