How to pronounce lifted
Say it like LIF-tud. Lifted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIF).
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- LIF
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIFSay 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 lifted
American and British speakers say lifted in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪftəd/ in the US and /ˈlɪftɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIF-tid.
What does lifted mean?
- held up in the air“stood with arms upraised”“her upraised flag”
Where does lifted come from?
From lift + -ed.
Words that rhyme with lifted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lifted.
Questions about saying lifted
How do you pronounce lifted?
Say LIF-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪftəd/. In British English it is /ˈlɪftɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifted?
Lifted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIF). Broken into parts: LIF · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say lifted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪftəd/ and the British form is /ˈlɪftɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.