How to pronounce naff
Say it like NAF. Naff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/næf/NAF
UK British/næf/NAF
- NAF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of naff
American and British speakers say naff in essentially the same way: /næf/ in the US and /næf/ in the UK.
British respelling: NAF.
What does naff mean?
adjective
- Bad; tasteless, poorly thought out, not workable; tacky.“That tie is a bit naff, don’t you think?”
- Heterosexual.
Where does naff come from?
Perhaps from Polari, 1960s.
Words that rhyme with naff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of naff.
Questions about saying naff
How do you pronounce naff?
Say NAF. The American pronunciation is /næf/. In British English it is /næf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naff?
Naff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: NAF.
Do Americans and Brits say naff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /næf/ and the British form is /næf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.