How to pronounce daffy
Say it like DAF-ee. Daffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAF).
- DAF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daffy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of daffy
American and British speakers say daffy in essentially the same way: /ˈdæfi/ in the US and /ˈdæfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAF-ee.
What does daffy mean?
- Somewhat mad or eccentric.
- A daffodil.
- Gin.
Where does daffy come from?
From daff + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with daffy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of daffy.
Questions about saying daffy
How do you pronounce daffy?
Say DAF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdæfi/. In British English it is /ˈdæfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daffy?
Daffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAF). Broken into parts: DAF · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say daffy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdæfi/ and the British form is /ˈdæfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.