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