How to pronounce stiffened
Say it like STIF-und. Stiffened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF).
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- STIF
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffened
American and British speakers say stiffened in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪfənd/ in the US and /ˈstɪfənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIF-und.
What does stiffened mean?
- simple past and past participle of stiffen How to pronounce stiffen
Questions about saying stiffened
How do you pronounce stiffened?
Say STIF-und. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪfənd/. In British English it is /ˈstɪfənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffened?
Stiffened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF). Broken into parts: STIF · und.
Do Americans and Brits say stiffened the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪfənd/ and the British form is /ˈstɪfənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.