How to Pronounce Ef

To pronounce "ef", say EF — one syllable, IPA /ɛf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɛf/

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What does ef mean?

noun

  1. The name of the Latin-script letter F.

conjunction

  1. Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.

    “If it rains, I shall get wet.”

  2. In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).

    “If A, then B, else C.”

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ef"?▾

"Ef" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ef"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ef" is /ɛf/.

What does "ef" mean?▾

Ef: The name of the Latin-script letter F.

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