How to pronounce weightlifting
Say it like WAYT-lif-ting. Weightlifting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT).
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- WAYT
- lif
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weightlifting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lifGive this part a little weight. 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 weightlifting
American and British speakers say weightlifting in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYT-lif-ting.
What does weightlifting mean?
- A form of exercise in which weights are lifted.
- A sport in which competitors lift heavy weights in two events: the snatch and the clean and jerk.
- present participle and gerund of weightlift
Where does weightlifting come from?
From weight + lifting.
Questions about saying weightlifting
How do you pronounce weightlifting?
Say WAYT-lif-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weightlifting?
Weightlifting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYT). Broken into parts: WAYT · lif · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say weightlifting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.