How to pronounce shoplifting

shoplifting

/ˈʃɑːplɪftɪŋ/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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/ʃ/as in she	Lips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/f/as in five	Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/ŋ/as in sing	A nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.

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How do you pronounce shoplifting?

Shoplifting is pronounced /ˈʃɑːplɪftɪŋ/ in American English.

How many syllables are in shoplifting?

Shoplifting has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in shoplifting?

The first syllable: /ˈʃɑːplɪftɪŋ/.