shoplifting

/ˈʃɑpˌlɪftɪŋ/

Syllables shop·lift·ing

Stress SHOP-lift-ing

Phonics Breakdown

shop

/ʃɑp/

sh+short o

lift

/lɪft/

short i

ing

/ɪŋ/

nasal ng

Meaning

the act of stealing goods from a store

Sound Reference

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shop=/ʃɑp/(shop) + lift=/lɪft/(lift) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

Shoplifting is a serious crime in many countries.