Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cufflink

/ˈkʌflɪŋk/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.69 in modern English

Syllables
cuff-link
IPA
/ˈkʌflɪŋk/
20
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From cuff + link.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkʌflɪŋk/
  • British English: /ˈkʌflɪŋk/

Inflected Forms

cufflinks (plural) cuff link (alternative) cuff-link (alternative)

Derived Forms

cufflinked

Phrases

French cuff

Frequently Paired Words

French cuff

Synonyms

sleeve-button sleeve-link

Questions

How do you pronounce cufflink?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʌflɪŋk/.
What does cufflink mean?
A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.
Where does cufflink come from?
From cuff + link.

How to pronounce cufflink

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈkʌflɪŋk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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