How to Pronounce Dandruff

To pronounce "dandruff", say DANDR-uff — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdændɹʊf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdændɹʊf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “dandruff”

"dandruff" has 2 syllables: dandr-uff. It rhymes with dandriff, if that helps it stick.

What does dandruff mean?

noun

  1. Scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis.

    “Dandruff is on my collar again.”

verb

  1. To fall or cover with white flakes, like dandruff.

Words that rhyme with dandruff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dandriff

Related words

shampooshampoospityriasispytyriasisscaldheadpitryasiswitkopsycosis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dandruff"?▾

"Dandruff" has 2 syllables: dandr · uff.

What is the IPA transcription of "dandruff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dandruff" is /ˈdændɹʊf/.

What does "dandruff" mean?▾

Dandruff: Scaly white dead skin flakes from the human scalp; Pityriasis capitis.

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