How to pronounce riffraff
Say it like RIF-raf. Riffraff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIF).
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US American/ˈrɪˌfræf/RIF-raf
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- RIF
- raf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Riffraff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does riffraff mean?
noun
- Sweepings; refuse.
Where does riffraff come from?
From Old French rif et raf (“one and all”), of Germanic origin.
Questions about saying riffraff
How do you pronounce riffraff?
Say RIF-raf. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɪˌfræf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in riffraff?
Riffraff has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RIF). Broken into parts: RIF · raf.