How to pronounce lifting
Say it like LIF-ting. Lifting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIF).
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- LIF
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lifting
American and British speakers say lifting in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪftɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlɪftɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIF-ting.
What does lifting mean?
- The action or process by which something is lifted; elevation
- Weightlifting; a form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
- Plastic surgery for tightening facial tissues and improving the facial appearance.
- present participle and gerund of lift How to pronounce lift
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Words that rhyme with lifting
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Questions about saying lifting
How do you pronounce lifting?
Say LIF-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifting?
Lifting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIF). Broken into parts: LIF · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say lifting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪftɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪftɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.