How to Pronounce Gift

To pronounce "gift", say GIFT — one syllable, IPA /ɡɪft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɪft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gift”

"gift" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with shift and miffed, if that helps it stick.

What does gift mean?

noun

  1. Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.
  2. A talent or natural ability.

    “She had a gift for playing the flute.”

verb

  1. To give as a gift or donation.
  2. To give away, to concede easily.

Synonyms

favorabilityaptitudeknackstrengthtalentcontributedonategive

Words that rhyme with gift

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiftmiffeddriftriftliftswiftadriftmakeshiftshriftsiftclifttift

Related words

giveendowmentempowerendowinvesttalentgivingpresent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gift"?▾

"Gift" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gift"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gift" is /ɡɪft/.

What does "gift" mean?▾

Gift: Something given to another voluntarily, without charge.

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