How to Pronounce "stiff"
word
/ˈstɪf/
stif
/stˈɪf/
stif
Definition
Not soft, flexible, or relaxed. It can describe a body part that is hard to move, a material that does not bend easily, or a person, rule, or price that feels formal, strict, or difficult.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈstɪf/
British English
/stˈɪf/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
stif
UK
stif
Listen in Context
My legs feel stiff after the long walk.
This shirt is too stiff and uncomfortable.
The new rules are very stiff.
I woke up with a stiff neck and could barely turn my head.