To pronounce "waifish", say WAIF-ish — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
waifish
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WAIF-ish
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"waifish" has 2 syllables: waif-ish. It rhymes with crayfish and mayfish, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Waifish" has 2 syllables: waif · ish.
Waifish: Waiflike.
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