How to pronounce huffing
Say it like HUHF-ing. Huffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHF).
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- HUHF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huffing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of huffing
American and British speakers say huffing in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈhʌfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHF-ing.
What does huffing mean?
- The act of inhaling psychoactive inhalants.
- present participle and gerund of huff How to pronounce huff
Where does huffing come from?
From huff + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with huffing
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Questions about saying huffing
How do you pronounce huffing?
Say HUHF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huffing?
Huffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHF). Broken into parts: HUHF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say huffing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.