How to pronounce taffy
Say it like TAF-ee. Taffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAF).
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US American/ˈtæfi/TAF-ee
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- TAF
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taffy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does taffy mean?
noun
- A soft, chewy candy made from boiled sugar, molasses, or corn syrup and butter.
- Flattery.
Where does taffy come from?
Probably related to tafia (“a type of rum”).
Questions about saying taffy
How do you pronounce taffy?
Say TAF-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taffy?
Taffy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAF). Broken into parts: TAF · ee.