How to Pronounce Lift

To pronounce "lift", say LIFT — one syllable, IPA /lɪft/. 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

/lɪft/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lift”

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

What does lift mean?

noun

  1. An act of lifting or raising.
  2. The act of transporting someone in a vehicle; a ride; a trip.

    “He gave me a lift to the bus station.”

verb

  1. To raise or rise.

    “The fog eventually lifted, leaving the streets clear.”

  2. To steal.

Synonyms

elevatorrideuplift

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Words that rhyme with lift

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiftmiffeddriftriftswiftadriftgiftmakeshiftshriftsiftclifttift

Related words

riseraisingariseelevatorelevateelevationraise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lift"?▾

"Lift" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lift"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lift" is /lɪft/.

What does "lift" mean?▾

Lift: An act of lifting or raising.

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