How to pronounce stiffly
Say it like STIF-lee. Stiffly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF).
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- STIF
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stiffly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stiffly
American and British speakers say stiffly in essentially the same way: /ˈstɪfli/ in the US and /ˈstɪfli/ in the UK.
British respelling: STIF-lee.
What does stiffly mean?
- With stiffness; lacking a smooth flow of movement, or lacking movement altogether.
- In a stiff manner.
Where does stiffly come from?
From Middle English stifly, styfly; equivalent to stiff + -ly.
Questions about saying stiffly
How do you pronounce stiffly?
Say STIF-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɪfli/. In British English it is /ˈstɪfli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stiffly?
Stiffly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STIF). Broken into parts: STIF · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say stiffly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɪfli/ and the British form is /ˈstɪfli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.