How to Pronounce Piffling

To pronounce "piffling", say PIFFL-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

8

Letters

PIFFL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “piffling”

"piffling" has 2 syllables: piffl-ing. It rhymes with shuffling and snuffling, if that helps it stick.

What does piffling mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Unimportant

Synonyms

trifletwaddle

Words that rhyme with piffling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shufflingsnufflingrufflingwhifflingmufflingreshufflingriffling

Related words

piddlingtrivialpettyunimportantfootlingnigglingfiddlinglittle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "piffling"?▾

"Piffling" has 2 syllables: piffl · ing.

What does "piffling" mean?▾

Piffling: To act or speak in a futile, ineffective, or nonsensical manner.

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