How to Pronounce Huffing

To pronounce "huffing", say HUFF-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhʌfɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈhʌfɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “huffing”

"huffing" has 2 syllables: huff-ing. It rhymes with puffing and muffing, if that helps it stick.

What does huffing mean?

verb

  1. To breathe heavily.

    “The run left him huffing and puffing.”

  2. To say in a huffy manner.

noun

  1. The act of inhaling psychoactive inhalants.

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Words that rhyme with huffing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puffingmuffingsloughingrebuffingscuffingsnuffingbluffingfluffingwhiffingstuffingchuffingbiffing

Related words

snortingbreathingpuffypuffingpuffinglhufferhuffinesshuff-cap

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "huffing"?▾

"Huffing" has 2 syllables: huff · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "huffing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "huffing" is /ˈhʌfɪŋ/.

What does "huffing" mean?▾

Huffing: To breathe heavily.

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