How to pronounce stiffed
Say it like STIFT. Stiffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- STIFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffed
American and British speakers say stiffed in essentially the same way: /stɪft/ in the US and /stɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIFT.
What does stiffed mean?
- simple past and past participle of stiff How to pronounce stiff
Words that rhyme with stiffed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stiffed.
Questions about saying stiffed
How do you pronounce stiffed?
Say STIFT. The American pronunciation is /stɪft/. In British English it is /stɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffed?
Stiffed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: STIFT.
Do Americans and Brits say stiffed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /stɪft/ and the British form is /stɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.