How to pronounce zaftig
Say it like ZAHF-tig. Zaftig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAHF).
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- ZAHF
- tig
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zaftig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZAHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tigKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of zaftig
American and British speakers say zaftig in essentially the same way: /ˈzɑftɪɡ/ in the US and /ˈzæftɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZAF-tig.
What does zaftig mean?
- Having a plump and sexually attractive figure; voluptuous, well-proportioned; large.
Questions about saying zaftig
How do you pronounce zaftig?
Say ZAHF-tig. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɑftɪɡ/. In British English it is /ˈzæftɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zaftig?
Zaftig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZAHF). Broken into parts: ZAHF · tig.
Do Americans and Brits say zaftig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɑftɪɡ/ and the British form is /ˈzæftɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.