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  • 1 syllable
  • stressed syllable lift
  • 4 letters
Syllables
lift has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.
Stressed syllable
One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.
Pronunciation
/lɪft/ in American English.
Stress position
A one-syllable word carries its own stress when you say it alone.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide lift into syllables?

lift divides as lift. lift has one vowel sound, so it is one syllable.

How many syllables are in lift?

Lift has 1 syllable (lift).

Which syllable is stressed in lift?

The stressed syllable in lift is lift. One syllable: it carries the stress when you say the word on its own.

How do you pronounce lift?

/lɪft/ in American English.