How to pronounce miff
Say it like MIF. Miff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MIF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of miff
American and British speakers say miff in essentially the same way: /mɪf/ in the US and /mɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIF.
What does miff mean?
- A small argument; a quarrel.
- A state of being offended.
- To offend slightly.
- To become slightly offended.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with miff
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Questions about saying miff
How do you pronounce miff?
Say MIF. The American pronunciation is /mɪf/. In British English it is /mɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miff?
Miff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MIF.
Do Americans and Brits say miff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪf/ and the British form is /mɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.