How do you pronounce "stifle"?

In American English: /ˈstaɪfəl/ (STEYEF-uhl). In British English: /stˈaɪfəl/ (ST-eyef). In Canadian English: /ˈstʌɪfəl/ (STUH-if-uhl). In Australian English: /stˈaɪfəl/ (ST-eyef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstaɪfəl/ (STEYEF-uhl), while in British English it's /stˈaɪfəl/ (ST-eyef).

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stifle

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/ˈstaɪfəl/

STEYEF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

staɪfsti·əlfle

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