How to Pronounce Haaf

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/hɑf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “haaf”

"haaf" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with scoff and trough, if that helps it stick.

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

What does haaf mean?

noun

  1. The open sea, especially as a place to fish
  2. The practice of sea fishing for such as cod, ling and tusk

Words that rhyme with haaf

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scofftroughcoughquaffoffkickoffjerk-off

Related words

skaffiewide-gabseafishshackspeldringyair

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "haaf"?▾

"Haaf" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "haaf"?▾

The IPA transcription of "haaf" is /hɑf/.

What does "haaf" mean?▾

Haaf: The open sea, especially as a place to fish

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