How to Pronounce Shifting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SHIFT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “shifting”

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

What does shifting mean?

verb

  1. (sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute.

    “We'll have to shift these boxes to the downtown office.”

  2. To change in form or character; swap.

noun

  1. A shift or change; a shifting movement.
  2. The phenomenon by which two or more constituents appearing on the same side of their common head exchange positions to obtain non-canonical order.

Synonyms

repositioninterchangeswapget rid ofremovefondlegropehasten

Antonyms

unshift

Words that rhyme with shifting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

upliftingdriftingsiftingliftingshopliftingweightliftinggiftingairlifting

Related words

movingvariablelooseunfirmmovementtransitionturningtransfer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shifting"?▾

"Shifting" has 2 syllables: shift · ing.

What does "shifting" mean?▾

Shifting: (sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute.

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