How to pronounce sifted
Say it like SIF-tid. Sifted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIF).
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- SIF
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sifted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sifted
American and British speakers say sifted in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪftɪd/ in the US and /ˈsɪftɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIF-tid.
What does sifted mean?
- Having undergone sifting.“The recipe called for sifted flour so it would be fluffier.”
- simple past and past participle of sift How to pronounce sift
Questions about saying sifted
How do you pronounce sifted?
Say SIF-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪftɪd/. In British English it is /ˈsɪftɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sifted?
Sifted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIF). Broken into parts: SIF · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say sifted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪftɪd/ and the British form is /ˈsɪftɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.