How to pronounce quiff
Say it like KWIF. Quiff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KWIF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quiff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KWIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of quiff
American and British speakers say quiff in essentially the same way: /kwɪf/ in the US and /kwɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: KWIF.
What does quiff mean?
- A trick or ploy; a stratagem.
- A hairstyle whereby the forelock is brushed and/or gelled upward, often associated with the styles of the 1950s.
- To arrange (the hair) in such a manner.
Words that rhyme with quiff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of quiff.
Questions about saying quiff
How do you pronounce quiff?
Say KWIF. The American pronunciation is /kwɪf/. In British English it is /kwɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quiff?
Quiff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KWIF.
Do Americans and Brits say quiff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kwɪf/ and the British form is /kwɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.