To pronounce "half-staff", say HALFST-aff — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HALFST-aff
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"half-staff" has 2 syllables: halfst-aff.
noun
"Half-staff" has 2 syllables: halfst · aff.
Half-staff: Half-mast.
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