How to Pronounce Shifter

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

SHIFT-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “shifter”

"shifter" has 2 syllables: shift-er. It rhymes with drifter and snifter, if that helps it stick.

What does shifter mean?

noun

  1. One who, or that which, shifts or changes.
  2. A word whose meaning changes depending on the situation, as by deixis.

Words that rhyme with shifter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

driftersnifterliftershoplifterweightlifterswifterairlifterstifter

Related words

changerchangeshapeexchangecontrastspeedchooserselector

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shifter"?▾

"Shifter" has 2 syllables: shift · er.

What does "shifter" mean?▾

Shifter: One who, or that which, shifts or changes.

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