How to Pronounce Whiff

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

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💡 Tip for remembering “whiff”

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

What does whiff mean?

noun

  1. A waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air
  2. An odour carried briefly through the air

verb

  1. To waft.
  2. To sniff.

adjective

  1. Having a strong or unpleasant odor.

Synonyms

sniffpuffwaft

Words that rhyme with whiff

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stiffbiffquiffglyphriffgliffsniffspifftiffziffgriffgriffe

Related words

puffsniffblastwaftsurgeburstsmokebreath

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "whiff"?▾

"Whiff" has one syllable.

What does "whiff" mean?▾

Whiff: A waft; a brief, gentle breeze; a light gust of air

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