How to pronounce spiffy
Say it like SPIF-ee. Spiffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIF).
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- SPIF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiffy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of spiffy
American and British speakers say spiffy in essentially the same way: /ˈspɪfi/ in the US and /ˈspɪfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPIF-ee.
What does spiffy mean?
- Dapper; fine or neat, especially in style of clothing or other appearance.
- A dapper person.
Where does spiffy come from?
Unknown. Attested in print from 1852 (see quotations below).
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Words that rhyme with spiffy
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Questions about saying spiffy
How do you pronounce spiffy?
Say SPIF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɪfi/. In British English it is /ˈspɪfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiffy?
Spiffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPIF). Broken into parts: SPIF · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say spiffy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɪfi/ and the British form is /ˈspɪfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.