How do you pronounce "stiffening"?

In American English: /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/ (STIF-uhn-ing). In British English: /stˈɪfənɪŋ/ (ST-if-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/ (STIF-uhn-ing). In Australian English: /stˈɪfənɪŋ/ (ST-if-uhn).

Is "stiffening" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɪfənɪŋ/ (STIF-uhn-ing), while in British English it's /stˈɪfənɪŋ/ (ST-if-uhn).

How to Pronounce "stiffening"

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stiffening

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/ˈstɪfənɪŋ/

STIF-uhn-ing

Syllable Breakdown

stɪfstiff·ənen·ɪŋing

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