How to pronounce gifting
Say it like GHIF-ting. Gifting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIF).
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- GHIF
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gifting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gifting
American and British speakers say gifting in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪftɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡɪftɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIF-ting.
What does gifting mean?
- present participle and gerund of gift How to pronounce gift
- The act or occasion of giving or exchanging gifts.
- A divine gift.
Words that rhyme with gifting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gifting.
Questions about saying gifting
How do you pronounce gifting?
Say GHIF-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gifting?
Gifting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIF). Broken into parts: GHIF · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say gifting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪftɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪftɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.