How to Pronounce Luffing

To pronounce "luffing", say LUFF-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LUFF-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “luffing”

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

What does luffing mean?

verb

  1. (of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.
  2. (of a boat) To alter course to windward so that the sails luff. (Alternatively luff up)

Words that rhyme with luffing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

puffinghuffingmuffingsloughingrebuffingscuffingsnuffingbluffingfluffingwhiffingstuffingchuffing

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "luffing"?▾

"Luffing" has 2 syllables: luff · ing.

What does "luffing" mean?▾

Luffing: (of a sail) To shake due to being trimmed improperly.

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