How to pronounce mafting
Say it like MAF-ting. Mafting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAF).
- MAF
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mafting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mafting
American and British speakers say mafting in essentially the same way: /ˈmæftɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈmæftɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAF-ting.
What does mafting mean?
- Causing one to feel overcome with heat; oppressively hot; stifling.
- Of a person: Oppressed or stifled by the heat.
Where does mafting come from?
Adjective sense 1 and adjective sense 2 can be compared to mafted (adjective), and adjective sense 3 to maft (verb).
Words that rhyme with mafting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mafting.
Questions about saying mafting
How do you pronounce mafting?
Say MAF-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmæftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mafting?
Mafting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAF). Broken into parts: MAF · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say mafting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæftɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈmæftɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.