How to Pronounce Riffing

To pronounce "riffing", say RIFF-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

RIFF-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “riffing”

"riffing" has 2 syllables: riff-ing. It rhymes with spiffing and sniffing, if that helps it stick.

What does riffing mean?

verb

  1. To lay off from work due to a reduction in force.

verb

  1. To improvise in the performance or practice of an art, especially by expanding on or making novel use of traditional themes.
  2. To riffle.

Words that rhyme with riffing

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spiffingsniffinggriffing

Related words

flickflipthumbriffleriffianleafrifferriff-raff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "riffing"?▾

"Riffing" has 2 syllables: riff · ing.

What does "riffing" mean?▾

Riffing: To lay off from work due to a reduction in force.

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