How to Pronounce Daft

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

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Letters

/dæft/

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💡 Tip for remembering “daft”

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

What does daft mean?

adjective

  1. Foolish, silly, stupid.

    “a daft idea”

  2. Crazy, insane, mad.

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Words that rhyme with daft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

craftdraftgraftdraughtraftaftwitchcraftaircrafthafthandicraftcrankshaftstatecraft

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "daft"?▾

"Daft" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "daft"?▾

The IPA transcription of "daft" is /dæft/.

What does "daft" mean?▾

Daft: Foolish, silly, stupid.

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