How to Pronounce "stiffness"
word
ˈstɪfnəs
STIF-nuss
stˈɪfnəs
STIF-nuss
Definition
Stiffness is the quality of being difficult to bend or move, often describing muscles, joints, or materials.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪfnəs
British English
stˈɪfnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIF-nuss
UK
STIF-nuss
Listen in Context
I feel stiffness in my neck after sleeping badly.
Morning stiffness is common for people with arthritis.
The stiffness of the metal makes it hard to bend.
After the long hike, I noticed some stiffness in my legs.