How to pronounce shoplifter
Say it like SHOP-lif-ter. Shoplifter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOP).
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- SHOP
- lif
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shoplifter 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.
- lifGive this part a little weight. 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 shoplifter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHOP-lif-tuh.
What does shoplifter mean?
- A person who shoplifts, one who steals from shops.“Shoplifters will be prosecuted.”
Where does shoplifter come from?
From shop + lifter.
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Questions about saying shoplifter
How do you pronounce shoplifter?
Say SHOP-lif-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑˌplɪftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɒˌplɪftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shoplifter?
Shoplifter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHOP). Broken into parts: SHOP · lif · ter.
Is shoplifter 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 /ˈʃɒˌplɪftə/ (SHOP-lif-tuh).