How to pronounce eff
Say it like EF. Eff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- EF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of eff
American and British speakers say eff in essentially the same way: /ɛf/ in the US and /ɛf/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF.
What does eff mean?
- Alternative spelling of ef; the name of the Latin script letter F/f.
- Synonym of fuck.“Eff off!”
- To put into words; to express.
Words that rhyme with eff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of eff.
Questions about saying eff
How do you pronounce eff?
Say EF. The American pronunciation is /ɛf/. In British English it is /ɛf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eff?
Eff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EF.
Do Americans and Brits say eff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛf/ and the British form is /ɛf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.