How to Pronounce Forklift

To pronounce "forklift", say FORKL-ift — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “forklift”

"forklift" has 2 syllables: forkl-ift. It rhymes with shift and miffed, if that helps it stick.

What does forklift mean?

noun

A small industrial vehicle with a power-operated fork-like pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load, often on pallets, to be lifted and moved

verb

To move or stack with, or as if with, such a vehicle.

Synonyms

fork hoist fork truck forklift truck lift truck sideloader stacker-truck tow-motor trailer loader

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Words that rhyme with forklift

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shift miffed drift rift lift swift adrift gift makeshift shrift sift clift

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "forklift"?▾

"Forklift" has 2 syllables: forkl · ift.

What does "forklift" mean?▾

Forklift: A small industrial vehicle with a power-operated fork-like pronged platform that can be raised and lowered for insertion under a load, often on pallets, to be lifted and moved

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