How to Pronounce Lifting

To pronounce "lifting", say LIFT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lifting”

"lifting" has 2 syllables: lift-ing. It rhymes with uplifting and shifting, if that helps it stick.

What does lifting mean?

verb

  1. To raise or rise.

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

  2. To steal.

noun

  1. The action or process by which something is lifted; elevation
  2. Weightlifting; a form of exercise in which weights are lifted

Synonyms

faceliftweightlifting

Words that rhyme with lifting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

upliftingshiftingdriftingsiftingshopliftingweightliftinggiftingairlifting

Related words

riseraisingariseelevatorelevateelevationraise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lifting"?▾

"Lifting" has 2 syllables: lift · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "lifting"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lifting" is /ˈlɪft.ɪŋ/.

What does "lifting" mean?▾

Lifting: To raise or rise.

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