How to pronounce stiffest
Say it like STIF-ust. Stiffest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF).
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- STIF
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffest 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.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffest
American and British speakers say stiffest in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪfəst/ in the US and /ˈstɪfəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIF-ust.
What does stiffest mean?
- superlative form of stiff: most stiff Most rigid, most inflexible, most unbending. How to pronounce stiff
Questions about saying stiffest
How do you pronounce stiffest?
Say STIF-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪfəst/. In British English it is /ˈstɪfəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffest?
Stiffest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF). Broken into parts: STIF · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say stiffest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪfəst/ and the British form is /ˈstɪfəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.