How to pronounce deffo
Say it like DEF-oh. Deffo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEF).
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US American/ˈdɛfoʊ/DEF-oh
UK British/ˈdɛfəʊ/DEF-oh
- DEF
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deffo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of deffo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DEF-oh.
What does deffo mean?
adjective
- Definite.
- Definitely.“He told me that he's deffo going to be there tonight.”
Where does deffo come from?
From definitely or definite + -o (diminutive suffix).
Questions about saying deffo
How do you pronounce deffo?
Say DEF-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛfoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdɛfəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deffo?
Deffo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEF). Broken into parts: DEF · oh.
Is deffo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdɛfəʊ/ (DEF-oh).