How to pronounce pelfie
Say it like PEL-fee. Pelfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL).
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- PEL
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pelfie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pelfie
American and British speakers say pelfie in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛlfi/ in the US and /ˈpɛlfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEL-fee.
What does pelfie mean?
- A self-taken photograph of one's pet.
Where does pelfie come from?
Blend of pet + selfie.
Questions about saying pelfie
How do you pronounce pelfie?
Say PEL-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛlfi/. In British English it is /ˈpɛlfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pelfie?
Pelfie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEL). Broken into parts: PEL · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say pelfie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛlfi/ and the British form is /ˈpɛlfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.