Cómo Pronunciar "stifle"

word

ˈstaɪfəɫ

STY-fuhl

stˈaɪfəl

STY-fuhl

Definición

To stop something from happening or developing, often by force, or to make it difficult for someone to express themselves. It can also mean having trouble breathing because something is preventing air from entering.

Transcripción IPA

Inglés Americano

ˈstaɪfəɫ

Inglés Británico

stˈaɪfəl

Pronunciación Simplificada

EE.UU.

STY-fuhl

Escucha en Contexto

It's hard to stifle a sneeze.

She tried to stifle her feelings in front of the class.

Smoke can stifle people in a burning building.

He couldn't stifle a laugh when he heard the joke.