How to pronounce sifter
Say it like SIF-ter. Sifter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIF).
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- SIF
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sifter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sifter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIF-tuh.
What does sifter mean?
- A tool for sifting, especially one for powdered cooking ingredients.
- One who sifts.“He was employed as a sifter.”
- Any lamellirostral bird, as a duck or goose, so called because it sifts or strains its food from the water and mud by means of the lamellae of the beak.
Where does sifter come from?
From sift + -er.
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Questions about saying sifter
How do you pronounce sifter?
Say SIF-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sifter?
Sifter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIF). Broken into parts: SIF · ter.
Is sifter 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 /ˈsɪftə/ (SIF-tuh).