How to pronounce miffed
Say it like MIFT. Miffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MIFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Miffed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of miffed
American and British speakers say miffed in essentially the same way: /mɪft/ in the US and /mɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: MIFT.
What does miffed mean?
- Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, in a snit, put out or annoyed.
- Confused; unable to understand.
- simple past and past participle of miff How to pronounce miff
Where does miffed come from?
From miff + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with miffed
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Questions about saying miffed
How do you pronounce miffed?
Say MIFT. The American pronunciation is /mɪft/. In British English it is /mɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in miffed?
Miffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MIFT.
Do Americans and Brits say miffed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪft/ and the British form is /mɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.