How to Pronounce Quiff

To pronounce "quiff", say QUIFF — one syllable, IPA /kwɪf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/kwɪf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “quiff”

"quiff" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with stiff and whiff, if that helps it stick.

What does quiff mean?

noun

  1. (British dialect) A puff or whiff, especially of tobacco smoke.

Words that rhyme with quiff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stiffwhiffbiffglyphriffgliffsniffspifftiffziffgriffgriffe

Related words

whiffwhiffetchufffuffwhifflewhuffpluffpuff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "quiff"?▾

"Quiff" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "quiff"?▾

The IPA transcription of "quiff" is /kwɪf/.

What does "quiff" mean?▾

Quiff: (British dialect) A puff or whiff, especially of tobacco smoke.

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