How to pronounce gifty
Say it like GHIF-tee. Gifty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIF).
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- GHIF
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gifty 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gifty
American and British speakers say gifty in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪfti/ in the US and /ˈɡɪfti/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIF-tee.
What does gifty mean?
- Suited to being given as a gift.
Where does gifty come from?
From gift + -y.
Words that rhyme with gifty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gifty.
Questions about saying gifty
How do you pronounce gifty?
Say GHIF-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪfti/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪfti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gifty?
Gifty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIF). Broken into parts: GHIF · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say gifty the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪfti/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪfti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.