How to pronounce gift
Say it like GHIFT. Gift is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GHIFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gift
American and British speakers say gift in essentially the same way: /ɡɪft/ in the US and /ɡɪft/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIFT.
What does gift mean?
- something acquired without compensation
- natural abilities or qualities
- the act of giving
- give qualities or abilities to
- give as a present; make a gift of“What will you give her for her birthday?”
Words that rhyme with gift
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gift.
Questions about saying gift
How do you pronounce gift?
Say GHIFT. The American pronunciation is /ɡɪft/. In British English it is /ɡɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gift?
Gift is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GHIFT.
Do Americans and Brits say gift the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡɪft/ and the British form is /ɡɪft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.