How to Pronounce Coffee

To pronounce "coffee", say COFF-ee — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɑ.fi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɑ.fi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “coffee”

"coffee" has 2 syllables: coff-ee. It rhymes with toffy and toffee, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: coffey — easy to mix up when writing.

What does coffee mean?

noun

  1. A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.
  2. A serving of this beverage.

verb

  1. To drink coffee.

adjective

  1. Of a pale brown colour, like that of milk coffee.
  2. Of a table: a small, low table suitable for people in lounge seating to put coffee cups on.

Words that rhyme with coffee

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toffytoffeetophicoffeatrophirophyalaficoffeycrisafigadhafighadafikhadafi

Related words

chocolateumberjavalatteespresso

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "coffee"?▾

"Coffee" has 2 syllables: coff · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "coffee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "coffee" is /ˈkɑ.fi/.

What does "coffee" mean?▾

Coffee: A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.

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