How to pronounce lifter
Say it like LIF-ter. Lifter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIF).
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- LIF
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lifter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LIF-tuh.
What does lifter mean?
- A weightlifter.“heavy lifters”
- A tappet.“solid lifters”
- A delivery that bounces well off the pitch.
- A filter that operates on a cepstrum.
Where does lifter come from?
From lift + -er.
Words that rhyme with lifter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lifter.
Questions about saying lifter
How do you pronounce lifter?
Say LIF-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifter?
Lifter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIF). Broken into parts: LIF · ter.
Is lifter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪftə/ (LIF-tuh).