How to pronounce spliff
Say it like SPLIF. Spliff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPLIF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spliff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPLIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of spliff
American and British speakers say spliff in essentially the same way: /splɪf/ in the US and /splɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPLIF.
What does spliff mean?
- A cannabis cigarette.“smoke a spliff”
- To smoke a spliff.
Where does spliff come from?
From Jamaican Creole, possibly a blend of split, referring to the ready-made wrap, + whiff, referring to the smell of the smoke.
Words that rhyme with spliff
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spliff.
Questions about saying spliff
How do you pronounce spliff?
Say SPLIF. The American pronunciation is /splɪf/. In British English it is /splɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spliff?
Spliff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPLIF.
Do Americans and Brits say spliff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /splɪf/ and the British form is /splɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.