How to pronounce stifler
Say it like STY-fler. Stifler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY).
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- STY
- fler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stifler 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.
- flerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stifler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STY-fluh.
What does stifler mean?
- One who, or that which, stifles; one who represses or limits.
- A camouflet.
Where does stifler come from?
From stifle + -er.
Questions about saying stifler
How do you pronounce stifler?
Say STY-fler. The American pronunciation is /ˈstaɪflɚ/. In British English it is /ˈstaɪflə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stifler?
Stifler has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STY). Broken into parts: STY · fler.
Is stifler 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 /ˈstaɪflə/ (STY-fluh).