How to Pronounce Stifle

To pronounce "stifle", say STIFL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈstaɪfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈstaɪfəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “stifle”

"stifle" has 2 syllables: stifl-e. It rhymes with trifle and lifeful, if that helps it stick.

What does stifle mean?

noun

  1. A hind knee of various mammals, especially horses.
  2. A bone disease of this region.

verb

  1. To interrupt or cut off.
  2. To repress, keep in or hold back.

    “The army stifled the rebellion.”

Synonyms

hinderrestrainsuppressthrottle

Words that rhyme with stifle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

triflelifefulrifleniflestrifefulzweifeleiffel

Related words

smotherdampenmufflekneesuffocatestranglechokegag

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stifle"?▾

"Stifle" has 2 syllables: stifl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "stifle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "stifle" is /ˈstaɪfəl/.

What does "stifle" mean?▾

Stifle: A hind knee of various mammals, especially horses.

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