How to Pronounce Piffle

To pronounce "piffle", say PIFFL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɪf.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɪf.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “piffle”

"piffle" has 2 syllables: piffl-e. It rhymes with shuffle and ruffle, if that helps it stick.

What does piffle mean?

noun

  1. Nonsense, foolish talk.

verb

  1. To act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner.
  2. To waste, to fritter away.

Synonyms

trifletwaddle

Words that rhyme with piffle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shufflerufflescufflesnufflemufflekerfufflewhiffleskiffletruffleduffelreshuffleduffle

Related words

fiddle-faddlebalderdashgibbertwaddleblabberpratemaundergabble

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piffle"?▾

"Piffle" has 2 syllables: piffl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "piffle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "piffle" is /ˈpɪf.əl/.

What does "piffle" mean?▾

Piffle: Nonsense, foolish talk.

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