Pronunciation: [sˈɪfəd] (IPA) 
Sifford is a surname with a unique spelling that may cause some confusion. The correct phonetic transcription for Sifford is /sɪfɔrd/. This means that the word is pronounced with a short vowel sound in the first syllable and an open O sound in the second, followed by an R and a D. While the spelling may throw some off, its pronunciation is straightforward once the IPA transcription is understood.
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