How many syllables in "sift"?

"sift" has 1 lettergrepen (sift).

How to divide "sift"?

"sift" divides into 1 parts: sift.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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Lettergrepids

1 Lettergrepen

"sift": 1 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:sift

Hoofdklemtoon

SIFT(sift)●

Stress in "sift" falls on 1st syllable (monosyllabic).

IPA:⁄sɪft⁄

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Automatisch afspelen

IPAsɪft

Lettergrepensift

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And you cover it with that. You sift that over it so you can handle it, and then you might cut it with scissors. and then you might cut it with scissors.

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How many syllables in "sift"?: "sift" has 1 lettergrepen (sift).
How to divide "sift"?: "sift" divides into 1 parts: sift.
Where is the stress in "sift"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "sift"?: Say each syllable slowly (sift) and listen on SayItVid.