How to Pronounce "sifting"
word
ˈsɪftɪŋ
SIF-ting
sˈɪftɪŋ
SIF-ting
Definition
Sifting means passing something through a sieve to separate larger and smaller pieces, usually with flour or sand. It can also mean carefully examining information to find what is important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪftɪŋ
British English
sˈɪftɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIF-ting
UK
SIF-ting
Listen in Context
She is sifting flour for the cake.
The workers are sifting sand at the construction site.
He spent hours sifting through his old photos.
I've been sifting through emails all morning and I'm still not done.