How to pronounce "cufflinks" in English
cuf·flinks
Hear native speakers say cufflinks in context across real video clips
the kinds of conclusions that come out of programs like Cufflinks or MISO, which is another program from the Burge Laboratory that is used to estimate isoform prevalence. Laboratory that is used to estimate isoform prevalence.
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “cufflinks”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
cuf
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
flinks
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "cufflinks" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "cufflinks is" sounds like "cufflinks-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "cufflinks" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“like Cufflinks or MISO, which is another program from the Burge Laboratory that is used to estimate isoform prevalence.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“called Bill's cufflinks in the drawer second on the left of the roll top desk standing proud”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“very important items were stolen items that have been described as of incalculable historical value we don't hear of cufflinks”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“cufflinks put together he is ready to sell a gift from my wife by the way”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“can take a boring suit to the next level go easy on the cufflinks though you're”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“the size of cufflinks they are the new wireless earbuds that the company is”— CNBCWatch clip
Practice Speaking “cufflinks”
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like Cufflinks or MISO, which is another program from the Burge Laboratory that is used to estimate isoform prevalence.
Hear it in context: “cufflinks”
25 clipsThe English word “cufflinks”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (cuf · flinks). Grammatically, “cufflinks” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 25 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “cufflinks” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, TEDx Talks, CNBC.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @28:01
“the kinds of conclusions that come out of programs like Cufflinks or MISO, which is another program from the Burge Laboratory that is used to estimate isoform prevalence. Laboratory that is used to estimate isoform prevalence.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @2:05
“I am excited and nervous for so my first poem is called Bill's cufflinks in the drawer second on the left of the roll top desk standing proud cufflinks in the drawer second on the left of the roll top desk standing proud”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @2:19
“treasure collections and in 2019 during that heist very important items were stolen items that have been described as of incalculable historical value we don't hear of cufflinks of incalculable historical value we don't hear of cufflinks”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @4:24
“just want to point out that both on TV and in radio you cannot see his cufflinks put together he is ready to sell a gift from my wife by the way McKee the subtext of this last block was Tom I want to talk about hedge funds”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @1:33
“at least a centimeter and try French cuffs they're always a bit classier and can take a boring suit to the next level go easy on the cufflinks though you're not in the Mafia or maybe you are what are you still doing here”
Definition & Meaning: “cufflinks”
- A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Every gentleman needs at least one pair of cufflinks.”
- “like Cufflinks or MISO, which is another program from the Burge Laboratory that is used to estimate isoform prevalence.”
- “called Bill's cufflinks in the drawer second on the left of the roll top desk standing proud”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “cufflinks”
- Syllables:
- cuf · flinks
- Hear it in context
- cufflinks
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"cufflinks" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "cufflinks" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about cufflinks
How many syllables are in “cufflinks”?
“cufflinks” has 2 syllables: cuf · flinks.
What does “cufflinks” mean?
A button or stud used to hold a sleeve cuff together.
How can I hear “cufflinks” used in real sentences?
This page has 25 real-world video examples of “cufflinks” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “cufflinks”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).