How to Pronounce Skiffle

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/skɪf.əl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “skiffle”

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

What does skiffle mean?

noun

  1. A type of folk music, with jazz and blues influences, using homemade or improvised instruments.

Words that rhyme with skiffle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shufflerufflescufflesnufflemufflepifflekerfufflewhiffletruffleduffelreshuffleduffle

Related words

skiffskippetshufflescratchscrungeskillyskettelscruffle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "skiffle"?▾

"Skiffle" has 2 syllables: skiffl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "skiffle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "skiffle" is /skɪf.əl/.

What does "skiffle" mean?▾

Skiffle: A type of folk music, with jazz and blues influences, using homemade or improvised instruments.

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