How to Pronounce Shifts

To pronounce "shifts", say SHIFTS — one syllable. 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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💡 Tip for remembering “shifts”

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

What does shifts mean?

noun

A modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously).

noun

A type of women's undergarment, a slip.
“Just last week she bought a new shift at the market.”
A change of workers, now specifically a set group of workers or period of working time.
“We'll work three shifts a day till the job's done.”

verb

(sometimes figurative) To move from one place to another; to redistribute.
“We'll have to shift these boxes to the downtown office.”
To change in form or character; swap.

Synonyms

shift key reposition interchange swap get rid of remove fondle grope hasten

Antonyms

unshift

Words that rhyme with shifts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

drifts sifts gifts swifts lifts rifts thrifts airlifts forklifts aerolifts boatlifts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shifts"?▾

"Shifts" has one syllable.

What does "shifts" mean?▾

Shifts: A modifier key whose main function is shifting between two or more functions of any of certain other keys (usually by pressing Shift and the other button simultaneously).

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