How to pronounce baff
Say it like BAF. Baff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/bæf/BAF
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- BAF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does baff mean?
verb
- To hit or strike, especially with something flat or soft.
- To strike the ground with the bottom of the club when taking a stroke.
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Where does baff come from?
Probably from Scots baff, beff, bauf, probably from West Flemish baf, baffe (“a blow, slap in the face”).
Words that rhyme with baff
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Questions about saying baff
How do you pronounce baff?
Say BAF. The American pronunciation is /bæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in baff?
Baff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BAF.