How to pronounce stiffens
Say it like STIF-unz. Stiffens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF).
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- STIF
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffens 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffens
American and British speakers say stiffens in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪfənz/ in the US and /ˈstɪfənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIF-unz.
What does stiffens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of stiffen How to pronounce stiffen
Questions about saying stiffens
How do you pronounce stiffens?
Say STIF-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪfənz/. In British English it is /ˈstɪfənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffens?
Stiffens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF). Broken into parts: STIF · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say stiffens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪfənz/ and the British form is /ˈstɪfənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.