To pronounce "faffing", say FAFF-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"faffing" has 2 syllables: faff-ing.
verb
“I decided to stop faffing about and get some work done.”
"Faffing" has 2 syllables: faff · ing.
Faffing: To waste time on an unproductive activity.
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