How to pronounce effing
Say it like EF-ing. Effing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF).
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- EF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Effing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of effing
American and British speakers say effing in essentially the same way: /ˈɛfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɛfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: EF-ing.
What does effing mean?
- Minced oath of fucking.“The effing car's broken down again!”
- Minced oath of fucking.“She is effing hot!”
- present participle and gerund of eff How to pronounce eff“I wish he'd stop effing and blinding.”
Where does effing come from?
From eff (“fuck”) + -ing.
Questions about saying effing
How do you pronounce effing?
Say EF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in effing?
Effing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EF). Broken into parts: EF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say effing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɛfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.