How to pronounce forklifts
Say it like FOR-klifts. Forklifts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR).
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- FOR
- klifts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Forklifts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kliftsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of forklifts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAW-klifts.
What does forklifts mean?
- plural of forklift How to pronounce forklift
- third-person singular simple present indicative of forklift How to pronounce forklift
Questions about saying forklifts
How do you pronounce forklifts?
Say FOR-klifts. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɔrˌklɪfts/. In British English it is /ˈfɔːˌklɪfts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in forklifts?
Forklifts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOR). Broken into parts: FOR · klifts.
Is forklifts pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɔːˌklɪfts/ (FAW-klifts).