How to pronounce huffy
Say it like HUHF-ee. Huffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHF).
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- HUHF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Huffy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of huffy
American and British speakers say huffy in essentially the same way: /ˈhʌfi/ in the US and /ˈhʌfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: HUHF-ee.
What does huffy mean?
- Angry, annoyed, indignant or irritated.
- Easily offended; thin-skinned or touchy.
- Haughty, arrogant.
Where does huffy come from?
From huff + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with huffy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of huffy.
Questions about saying huffy
How do you pronounce huffy?
Say HUHF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈhʌfi/. In British English it is /ˈhʌfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in huffy?
Huffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HUHF). Broken into parts: HUHF · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say huffy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhʌfi/ and the British form is /ˈhʌfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.