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