How to Pronounce Bafta

To pronounce "bafta", say BAFT-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæftə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈbæftə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bafta”

"bafta" has 2 syllables: baft-a. It rhymes with hafta and cafta, if that helps it stick.

What does bafta mean?

noun

  1. A coarse material, usually of cotton, originally made in India.
  2. An imitation of this fabric.

Words that rhyme with bafta

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

haftacaftalaftanafta

Related words

oscaremmytrophytonypegotegotpeabody

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bafta"?▾

"Bafta" has 2 syllables: baft · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "bafta"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bafta" is /ˈbæftə/.

What does "bafta" mean?▾

Bafta: A coarse material, usually of cotton, originally made in India.

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