How to Pronounce Stifles

To pronounce "stifles", say STIFL-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “stifles”

"stifles" has 2 syllables: stifl-es. It rhymes with rifles and kreifels, if that helps it stick.

What does stifles 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 stifles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rifleskreifelsschreifelstrifles

Related words

smotherdampenmufflekneehampershindersinhibitsoppresses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stifles"?▾

"Stifles" has 2 syllables: stifl · es.

What does "stifles" mean?▾

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

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