How to pronounce stiffish
Say it like STIF-ish. Stiffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF).
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- STIF
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffish
American and British speakers say stiffish in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈstɪfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIF-ish.
What does stiffish mean?
- Somewhat stiff (all senses).
Where does stiffish come from?
From stiff + -ish.
Questions about saying stiffish
How do you pronounce stiffish?
Say STIF-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈstɪfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffish?
Stiffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF). Broken into parts: STIF · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say stiffish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈstɪfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.