How to Pronounce Stiffening

To pronounce "stiffening", say STIFF-en-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

STIFF-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “stiffening”

"stiffening" has 3 syllables: stiff-en-ing.

What does stiffening mean?

verb

  1. To make stiff.
  2. To become stiff.

noun

  1. An item, material or feature that makes something stiffer.

Synonyms

starken

Related words

tightenconstrainstrengtheningaugmentationreinforcementbackupboosterback-up

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stiffening"?▾

"Stiffening" has 3 syllables: stiff · en · ing.

What does "stiffening" mean?▾

Stiffening: To make stiff.

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