How to pronounce tiff
Say it like TIF. Tiff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TIF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiff pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tiff
American and British speakers say tiff in essentially the same way: /tɪf/ in the US and /tɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIF.
What does tiff mean?
- A (generally small) argument or disagreement; a petty quarrel, a spat.
- Alternative letter-case form of TIFF (acronym of tagged image file format).
- To be involved in a (generally small) argument or disagreement; to squabble.
Where does tiff come from?
The origin of the noun is unknown; it is possibly originally dialectal and may be onomatopoeic, representing the sound of a small puff of air or gas.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with tiff
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Questions about saying tiff
How do you pronounce tiff?
Say TIF. The American pronunciation is /tɪf/. In British English it is /tɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiff?
Tiff is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TIF.
Do Americans and Brits say tiff the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tɪf/ and the British form is /tɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.