How do you pronounce "stiffens"?

In American English: /ˈstɪfənz/ (STIF-uhnz). In British English: /stˈɪfənz/ (ST-if). In Canadian English: /ˈstɪfənz/ (STIF-uhnz). In Australian English: /stˈɪfənz/ (ST-if).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɪfənz/ (STIF-uhnz), while in British English it's /stˈɪfənz/ (ST-if).

How to Pronounce "stiffens"

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stiffens

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/ˈstɪfənz/

STIF-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

stɪfstiff·ənzens

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