How to pronounce stiffer
Say it like STIF-er. Stiffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF).
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- STIF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffer 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STIF-uh.
What does stiffer mean?
- comparative form of stiff: more stiff, more rigid, more inflexible, more unbending. How to pronounce stiff
Words that rhyme with stiffer
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Questions about saying stiffer
How do you pronounce stiffer?
Say STIF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffer?
Stiffer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF). Broken into parts: STIF · er.
Is stiffer 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 /ˈstɪfə/ (STIF-uh).