How to Pronounce "lifting"
word
/ˈɫɪftɪŋ/
LIF-ting
/lˈɪftɪŋ/
LIF-ting
Definition
The act of raising something to a higher position, often used for picking up objects or in sports to describe weightlifting.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɪftɪŋ/
British English
/lˈɪftɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIF-ting
UK
LIF-ting
Listen in Context
He is lifting a heavy box.
Sarah enjoys lifting weights at the gym.
The man is lifting his child up in the air.
I hurt my back lifting all those bags yesterday.