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How many syllables in Gaffer?

gaffer has 1 syllables

Split Gaffer into syllables?

gaffer

Definition of Gaffer

a slang term for an old man or a boss, especially in the film industry.

How should Gaffer divide into syllables

The first syllable 'gaf' has a short 'a' vowel sound and the second syllable 'fer' has a short 'e' vowel sound. The 'g' and 'f' are consonants.

Part of Speech - Gaffer

Noun

Sentences with Gaffer

The gaffer gave instructions to the lighting crew.
The gaffer was a respected elder in the community.
The gaffer on the construction site made sure everyone was doing their job.
The film's gaffer was responsible for creating the right lighting effects.
The gaffer was the boss of the team.

Quotes with Gaffer

'I started off as a gaffer, then I became an electrician, then I became an actor.' - David Morse
'I was a gaffer for a while, and then I went to film school.' - Jay Duplass
'I was a gaffer for a while and a key grip for a while.' - David Fincher

Number of characters in Gaffer

6 ( g, a, f, f, e, r )

Unique letters in Gaffer

5 ( g, a, f, e, r )

Gaffer Backwards

reffag

Phonetic Transcription of Gaffer

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ARA (American): None

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More Gaffer Synonyms

antique

oldtimer

boss

foreman

oldgeezer

honcho

chief

boss

supervisor

manager

leader

director

elder

senior

patriarch

foreman

chief

overseer

taskmaster

captain

master

bigwig

czar

kingpin

tycoon

r