How to pronounce staffer
Say it like STAF-er. Staffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAF).
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US American/ˈstæfɚ/STAF-er
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- STAF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staffer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does staffer mean?
noun
- A member of a staff; an employee.“The politician had a staffer send out the prepared statement.”
Where does staffer come from?
From staff + -er.
Words that rhyme with staffer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of staffer.
Questions about saying staffer
How do you pronounce staffer?
Say STAF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæfɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staffer?
Staffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAF). Broken into parts: STAF · er.