How to pronounce stifled
Say it like STY-fuld. Stifled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- fuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stifled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stifled
American and British speakers say stifled in essentially the same way: /ˈstaɪfəld/ in the US and /ˈstaɪfəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: STY-fuld.
What does stifled mean?
- That has been interrupted, suppressed etc“The stifled attempt at reform led to further resentment.”
- simple past and past participle of stifle How to pronounce stifle
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Words that rhyme with stifled
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stifled.
Questions about saying stifled
How do you pronounce stifled?
Say STY-fuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪfəld/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪfəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stifled?
Stifled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · fuld.
Do Americans and Brits say stifled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstaɪfəld/ and the British form is /ˈstaɪfəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.