How to pronounce shoplift
Say it like SHOP-lift. Shoplift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOP).
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- SHOP
- lift
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoplift pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- liftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of shoplift
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHOP-lift.
What does shoplift mean?
- To steal something from a shop or store during business hours, usually by means of hiding merchandise.
- To steal from shops / stores during trading hours.
Where does shoplift come from?
From shop + lift (“to steal”), after shoplifting, shoplifter, and shoplift (noun).
Questions about saying shoplift
How do you pronounce shoplift?
Say SHOP-lift. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑˌplɪft/. In British English it is /ˈʃɒˌplɪft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoplift?
Shoplift has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOP). Broken into parts: SHOP · lift.
Is shoplift pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈʃɒˌplɪft/ (SHOP-lift).