How to pronounce stiffener
Say it like STIF-uh-ner. Stiffener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF).
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- STIF
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffener 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffener
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STIF-uh-nuh.
What does stiffener mean?
- Anything added to something in order to stiffen it, such as a support beam, or starch for a collar.
- One of a series of angle bars, Z-bars, beams, rods, or other shapes, attached in order to provide them the necessary stiffness or rigidity.
- An alcoholic drink taken to fortify oneself.
Where does stiffener come from?
From stiffen + -er.
Questions about saying stiffener
How do you pronounce stiffener?
Say STIF-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪfənɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪfənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffener?
Stiffener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF). Broken into parts: STIF · uh · ner.
Is stiffener pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɪfənə/ (STIF-uh-nuh).