how to pronounce stiffness

/ˈstɪf.nəs/

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stiffness is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of stiffness in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… is different in terms of stiffness it's …”

meanings of stiffness

noun:

Rigidity or a measure of rigidity.
Muscular tension due to unaccustomed or excessive exercise or work; soreness.
Inflexibility or a measure of inflexibility.
Inelegance; a lack of relaxedness.

stiffness frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word stiffness occurs in english on average 2.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.