How to pronounce taffeta
Say it like TAF-uh-tuh. Taffeta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAF).
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US American/ˈtæfətə/TAF-uh-tuh
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- TAF
- uh
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taffeta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does taffeta mean?
noun
- A crisp, smooth woven fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers.
Questions about saying taffeta
How do you pronounce taffeta?
Say TAF-uh-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæfətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taffeta?
Taffeta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAF). Broken into parts: TAF · uh · tuh.