How to pronounce faff
Say it like FAF. Faff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/fæf/FAF
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- FAF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does faff mean?
noun
- An overcomplicated task, especially one perceived as a waste of time.“Adjusting this television is a bit of a faff.”
- A state of confused or frantic activity.“She's in a total faff about tonight's dinner party.”
- To blow in puffs, blow gently.
- To waste time on an unproductive activity.
Where does faff come from?
Originally imitative of wind or puffs of air (see verb senses "to blow in puffs", "to move with a puff of air").
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Words that rhyme with faff
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Questions about saying faff
How do you pronounce faff?
Say FAF. The American pronunciation is /fæf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faff?
Faff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FAF.