To pronounce "stiffen", say STIFF-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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STIFF-en
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"stiffen" has 2 syllables: stiff-en. It rhymes with griffin and griffen, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Stiffen" has 2 syllables: stiff · en.
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