How to pronounce huffish
Say it like HUHF-ish. Huffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHF).
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- HUHF
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huffish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of huffish
American and British speakers say huffish in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈhʌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHF-ish.
What does huffish mean?
- arrogant; petulant.
Where does huffish come from?
From huff + -ish.
Questions about saying huffish
How do you pronounce huffish?
Say HUHF-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈhʌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huffish?
Huffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHF). Broken into parts: HUHF · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say huffish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈhʌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.