How to pronounce liftin
Say it like LIF-tin. Liftin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIF).
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- LIF
- tin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liftin 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.
- tinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of liftin
American and British speakers say liftin in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪftɪn/ in the US and /ˈlɪftɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIF-tin.
What does liftin mean?
- Stinky, noisome, putrid.
- Alive with parasites or pests.“Ees claes were liftin wi vormin!”
- Heavenly; Upon the sky.
Questions about saying liftin
How do you pronounce liftin?
Say LIF-tin. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪftɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlɪftɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in liftin?
Liftin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIF). Broken into parts: LIF · tin.
Do Americans and Brits say liftin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪftɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlɪftɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.