How to Pronounce "stifles"
word
ˈstaɪfəɫz
STY-fuhlz
stˈaɪfəlz
STY-fuhlz
Definition
Prevents something from happening, developing, or being expressed, often by force or pressure; can also mean to stop breathing or suffocate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstaɪfəɫz
British English
stˈaɪfəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STY-fuhlz
UK
STY-fuhlz
Listen in Context
Rules often stifle new ideas.
She stifles her laughter in class.
The tight scarf stifles his breath.
That manager stifles any kind of disagreement in the meeting.