How to Pronounce Miffed

To pronounce "miffed", say MIFF-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /mɪft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/mɪft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “miffed”

"miffed" has 2 syllables: miff-ed. It rhymes with shift and drift, if that helps it stick.

What does miffed mean?

verb

  1. (usually used in the passive) To offend slightly.
  2. To become slightly offended.

adjective

  1. Somewhat indignant, irritated, angry, put out or annoyed.

Words that rhyme with miffed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiftdriftriftliftswiftadriftgiftmakeshiftshriftsiftclifttift

Related words

huffirkedrilednettledaggrievedmiffypiquedhuffy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "miffed"?▾

"Miffed" has 2 syllables: miff · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "miffed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "miffed" is /mɪft/.

What does "miffed" mean?▾

Miffed: (usually used in the passive) To offend slightly.

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