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How to pronounce duffin

Say it like DUHF-in. Duffin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHF).

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US American/ˈdʌfɪn/DUHF-in
UK British/ˈdʌfɪn/DUHF-in
  • DUHF
  • in
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Duffin pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. DUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of duffin

American and British speakers say duffin in essentially the same way: /ˈdʌfɪn/ in the US and /ˈdʌfɪn/ in the UK.

British respelling: DUHF-in.

What does duffin mean?

noun
  1. A combination of a doughnut and a muffin.

Where does duffin come from?

Blend of doughnut + muffin.

Words that rhyme with duffin

Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of duffin.

Questions about saying duffin

How do you pronounce duffin?

Say DUHF-in. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʌfɪn/. In British English it is /ˈdʌfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in duffin?

Duffin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DUHF). Broken into parts: DUHF · in.

Do Americans and Brits say duffin the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʌfɪn/ and the British form is /ˈdʌfɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).