To pronounce "daffy", say DAFFY — one syllable, IPA /ˈdæfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈdæfi/
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"daffy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with draffy and chaffy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Daffy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "daffy" is /ˈdæfi/.
Daffy: Somewhat mad or eccentric.
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