How to Pronounce Riffs

To pronounce "riffs", say RIFFS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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RIFFS

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💡 Tip for remembering “riffs”

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

What does riffs mean?

noun

  1. A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

    “Listen to one of the greatest guitar riffs of all time!”

  2. A clever or witty remark.

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.

noun

  1. The belly; the bowels.

Words that rhyme with riffs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sniffshieroglyphspetroglyphsgiftsstiffsfifthsthriftstiffsbiffsdiffsmiffsskiffs

Related words

flickflipthumbriffleriffianleafmelodiesbackbeat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "riffs"?▾

"Riffs" has one syllable.

What does "riffs" mean?▾

Riffs: A repeated instrumental melody line in a song.

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