How to pronounce raffish
Say it like RAF-ish. Raffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAF).
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US American/ˈræfɪʃ/RAF-ish
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- RAF
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raffish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does raffish mean?
adjective
- Characterized by careless unconventionality; rakish.
- Low-class; disreputable; vulgar.
Where does raffish come from?
From late 18th century raff (“persons among the lowest class in society”) + -ish, still retained in contemporary English with riffraff.
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Questions about saying raffish
How do you pronounce raffish?
Say RAF-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈræfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raffish?
Raffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAF). Broken into parts: RAF · ish.