How to pronounce spiffing
Say it like SPIF-ing. Spiffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIF).
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- SPIF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiffing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spiffing
American and British speakers say spiffing in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪfɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspɪfɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIF-ing.
What does spiffing mean?
- Very good, excellent.“We're having a picnic at the races, how spiffing!”
- Smart or appealing in dress or appearance.“I say, that outfit is simply spiffing.”
- present participle and gerund of spiff How to pronounce spiff
Questions about saying spiffing
How do you pronounce spiffing?
Say SPIF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɪfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiffing?
Spiffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIF). Broken into parts: SPIF · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say spiffing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪfɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspɪfɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.