How to Pronounce Rift

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

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/ɹɪft/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rift”

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

Sounds exactly like: riffed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rift mean?

noun

  1. A chasm or fissure.

    “My marriage is in trouble: the fight created a rift between us and we can't reconnect.”

  2. A break in the clouds, fog, mist etc., which allows light through.

verb

  1. To form a rift; to split open.
  2. To cleave; to rive; to split.

    “to rift an oak”

Words that rhyme with rift

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiftmiffeddriftliftswiftadriftgiftmakeshiftshriftsiftclifttift

Related words

breachrupturebreakseverancechinkcleftfissurecleavage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rift"?▾

"Rift" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rift"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rift" is /ɹɪft/.

What does "rift" mean?▾

Rift: A chasm or fissure.

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