How to pronounce wifty
Say it like WIF-tee. Wifty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIF).
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- WIF
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wifty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of wifty
American and British speakers say wifty in essentially the same way: /ˈwɪfti/ in the US and /ˈwɪfti/ in the UK.
British respelling: WIF-tee.
What does wifty mean?
- Eccentric, silly, scatterbrained.
Where does wifty come from?
From *wift + -y. First element is of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with wifty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wifty.
Questions about saying wifty
How do you pronounce wifty?
Say WIF-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪfti/. In British English it is /ˈwɪfti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wifty?
Wifty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIF). Broken into parts: WIF · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say wifty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɪfti/ and the British form is /ˈwɪfti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.