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shoplifting

How many syllables in shoplifting?

  3 syllables

Divide shoplifting into syllables:   shop-lift-ing
Primary syllable stress:   shop-lift-ing
Secondary syllable stress:   shop-lift-ing
How to say shoplifting:

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Synonyms for shoplifting


1 syllable
  • raid
  • theft
2 syllables
  • mugging
3 syllables
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