How do you pronounce "sifting"?

In American English: /ˈsɪftɪŋ/ (SIFT-ing). In British English: /sˈɪftɪŋ/ (S-ift). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪftɪŋ/ (SIFT-ing). In Australian English: /sˈɪftɪŋ/ (S-ift).

Is "sifting" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪftɪŋ/ (SIFT-ing), while in British English it's /sˈɪftɪŋ/ (S-ift).

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sifting

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/ˈsɪftɪŋ/

SIFT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

sɪftsift·ɪŋing

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