How to pronounce doff
Say it like DAWF. Doff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/dɔf/DAWF
UK British/dɒf/DOF
- DAWF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAWFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of doff
American and British speakers say doff in essentially the same way: /dɔf/ in the US and /dɒf/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOF.
What does doff mean?
verb
- To remove or take off (something worn on the body such as armour or clothing, or something carried).
- To remove or tip (a hat or other headwear) in greeting or salutation, or as a mark of respect.“The rustics doffed their hats at the clergy.”
- To cast aside or get rid of (something), to throw off.“Doff that stupid idea: it will never work.”
Where does doff come from?
The noun is derived from the verb.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with doff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of doff.
Questions about saying doff
How do you pronounce doff?
Say DAWF. The American pronunciation is /dɔf/. In British English it is /dɒf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doff?
Doff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAWF.
Do Americans and Brits say doff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɔf/ and the British form is /dɒf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.