How to pronounce gifted
Say it like GHIF-tud. Gifted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIF).
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- GHIF
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gifted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gifted
American and British speakers say gifted in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪftəd/ in the US and /ˈɡɪftəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIF-tud.
What does gifted mean?
- endowed with talent or talents“a gifted writer”
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Words that rhyme with gifted
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Questions about saying gifted
How do you pronounce gifted?
Say GHIF-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪftəd/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪftəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gifted?
Gifted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIF). Broken into parts: GHIF · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say gifted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪftəd/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪftəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.