How to pronounce daffynition
Say it like daf-ee-NISH-un. Daffynition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH).
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US American/ˌdæfiˈnɪʃən/daf-ee-NISH-un
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- daf
- ee
- NISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daffynition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does daffynition mean?
noun
- A form of pun involving the reinterpretation of an existing word, on the basis that it sounds like another word or phrase.
Where does daffynition come from?
Blend of daffy (“mad; eccentric”) + definition.
Words that rhyme with daffynition
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Questions about saying daffynition
How do you pronounce daffynition?
Say daf-ee-NISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌdæfiˈnɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daffynition?
Daffynition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NISH). Broken into parts: daf · ee · NISH · un.