How to pronounce sifting
Say it like SIF-ting. Sifting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIF).
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- SIF
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sifting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sifting
American and British speakers say sifting in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪftɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈsɪftɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIF-ting.
What does sifting mean?
- present participle and gerund of sift How to pronounce sift
- The act by which something is sifted.
- The material which falls through a sieve.
Where does sifting come from?
From Middle English syftynge; equivalent to sift + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with sifting
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Questions about saying sifting
How do you pronounce sifting?
Say SIF-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sifting?
Sifting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIF). Broken into parts: SIF · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say sifting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪftɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪftɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.