How to pronounce raff
Say it like RAF. Raff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- RAF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of raff
American and British speakers say raff in essentially the same way: /ræf/ in the US and /ræf/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAF.
What does raff mean?
- A disorderly heap; a jumble; a large quantity
- lumber or refuse.
- The common rabble or mob; riffraff.
- To sweep, blow, snatch, draw, or huddle together; to sweep up.
- A three-cornered sail set on a schooner when before the wind.
Where does raff come from?
From Middle English raf, from Old French raffer, of Germanic origin; compare German raffen, akin to rap (“to snatch”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with raff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raff.
Words that sound like raff
- raf
Questions about saying raff
How do you pronounce raff?
Say RAF. The American pronunciation is /ræf/. In British English it is /ræf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raff?
Raff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAF.
Do Americans and Brits say raff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræf/ and the British form is /ræf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as raff?
Raff sounds the same as raf in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.