How to pronounce giraffes
Say it like juh-RAFS. Giraffes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAFS).
VoiceSpeed
US American/dʒəˈræfs/juh-RAFS
UK British/dʒɪˈrɑːfs/jih-RAHFS
- juh
- RAFS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Giraffes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAFSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of giraffes
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: jih-RAHFS.
What does giraffes mean?
noun
- plural of giraffe How to pronounce giraffe
Questions about saying giraffes
How do you pronounce giraffes?
Say juh-RAFS. The American pronunciation is /dʒəˈræfs/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈrɑːfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in giraffes?
Giraffes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAFS). Broken into parts: juh · RAFS.
Is giraffes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /dʒɪˈrɑːfs/ (jih-RAHFS).