How to Pronounce Craft

To pronounce "craft", say CRAFT — one syllable, IPA /kɹɑːft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kɹɑːft/

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💡 Tip for remembering “craft”

"craft" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with draft and graft, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kraft, krafft — easy to mix up when writing.

What does craft mean?

noun

  1. Strength; power; might; force .
  2. Intellectual power; skill; art.

verb

  1. To make by hand and with much skill.
  2. To construct, develop something (like a skilled craftsman).

    “state crafting; the process of crafting global policing”

Synonyms

artbusinesshandicraftprofessiontradecraftsmanshipworkmanship

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Words that rhyme with craft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

draftgraftdraughtraftaftwitchcraftaircraftdafthafthandicraftcrankshaftstatecraft

Related words

wilinesscraftinesscunningslynessguiletradecraftsmanshipworkmanship

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "craft"?▾

"Craft" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "craft"?▾

The IPA transcription of "craft" is /kɹɑːft/.

What does "craft" mean?▾

Craft: Strength; power; might; force .

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