How to pronounce piffle
Say it like PIF-ul. Piffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIF).
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- PIF
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Piffle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of piffle
American and British speakers say piffle in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪfəl/ in the US and /ˈpɪfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PIF-ul.
What does piffle mean?
- Nonsense, foolish talk.
- To act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner.
- To waste, to fritter away.
- To be squeamish or delicate.
Where does piffle come from?
Unknown, 1847. Perhaps blend of piddle + trifle, perhaps puff (“(onomatopoeia, puff of air)”) + -le (“diminutive”).
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Words that rhyme with piffle
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Questions about saying piffle
How do you pronounce piffle?
Say PIF-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪfəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɪfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in piffle?
Piffle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIF). Broken into parts: PIF · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say piffle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪfəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɪfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.