How to pronounce stiffening
Say it like STIF-uh-ning. Stiffening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF).
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- STIF
- uh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffening 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.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffening
American and British speakers say stiffening in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIF-uh-ning.
What does stiffening mean?
- An item, material or feature that makes something stiffer.
- present participle and gerund of stiffen How to pronounce stiffen
Questions about saying stiffening
How do you pronounce stiffening?
Say STIF-uh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffening?
Stiffening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF). Broken into parts: STIF · uh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say stiffening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.