To pronounce "iffy", say IFFY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɪfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɪfi/
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"iffy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sniffy and jiffy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He's selling new CD players for £20 each – that sounds a bit iffy to me.”
“The weather is still iffy for Saturday's shuttle launch.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Iffy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "iffy" is /ˈɪfi/.
Iffy: Of dubious authenticity, legitimacy or legality.
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