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stiffen

How many syllables in stiffen?

  2 syllables

Divide stiffen into syllables:   stiff-en
Stressed syllable in stiffen:   stiff-en
How to pronounce stiffen:   stif-un
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Synonyms for stiffen


1 syllable
  • brace
  • lock
  • firm
2 syllables
  • harden
  • thicken
  • toughen
3 syllables
  • make stronger
4 syllables
  • become rigid
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What rhymes with stiffen

2 syllables
  • griffin
  • tiffin
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