How to Pronounce "sift"
word
ˈsɪft
SIFT
sˈɪft
SIFT
Definition
To separate something by passing it through a sieve, often used for flour or other powders; also, to carefully examine and sort through things, such as information or evidence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪft
British English
sˈɪft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIFT
UK
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Listen in Context
Please sift the flour before you bake the cake.
She carefully sifted the sand to find small shells.
I need to sift through these papers to find the right form.
Detectives had to sift through hundreds of emails for clues.