How to pronounce staffing
Say it like STAF-ing. Staffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAF).
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- STAF
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Staffing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of staffing
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: STAH-fing.
What does staffing mean?
- present participle and gerund of staff How to pronounce staff
- the practice of hiring and firing staff
- The personnel required for some project.
Words that rhyme with staffing
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Questions about saying staffing
How do you pronounce staffing?
Say STAF-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈstæfɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in staffing?
Staffing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAF). Broken into parts: STAF · ing.
Is staffing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈstɑːfɪŋ/ (STAH-fing).