How to Pronounce Stifled

To pronounce "stifled", say STIFL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

STIFL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “stifled”

"stifled" has 2 syllables: stifl-ed. It rhymes with rifled and trifled, if that helps it stick.

What does stifled mean?

verb

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

    “The army stifled the rebellion.”

adjective

  1. That has been interrupted, suppressed etc

    “The stifled attempt at reform led to further resentment.”

Synonyms

hinderrestrainsuppressthrottle

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Words that rhyme with stifled

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rifledtrifled

Related words

inhibitedsmotheredstrangledsuppressedrepressedhamperedoppresseddevastated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stifled"?▾

"Stifled" has 2 syllables: stifl · ed.

What does "stifled" mean?▾

Stifled: To interrupt or cut off.

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