The spelling of the word "tuffley" is rather unique and may cause confusion for those unfamiliar with it. IPA phonetic transcription can help to clarify the pronunciation of the word. The correct pronunciation is /ˈtʌfli/. The "u" sound is pronounced as in "cup" and the "f" sound is pronounced as in "fun". The final "ley" is pronounced as "lee" and not "lay". "Tuffley" is a surname of English origin and is also the name of a district in the city of Gloucester.