How to Pronounce "stifling"
word
ˈstaɪfəɫɪŋ/, /ˈstaɪfɫɪŋ
STY-fling
stˈaɪflɪŋ
STY-fling
Definition
Extremely hot and uncomfortable, making it hard to breathe; also describes something that stops freedom, creativity, or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstaɪfəɫɪŋ/, /ˈstaɪfɫɪŋ
British English
stˈaɪflɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STY-fling
UK
STY-fling
Listen in Context
The sun made the room feel stifling.
It was hard to breathe in the stifling car.
The rules at the school are stifling.
After ten minutes in the stifling gym, I had to step outside.