How to Pronounce Draft

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/dɹæft/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “draft”

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

Sounds exactly like: draught — easy to mix up when writing.

What does draft mean?

noun

  1. A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.
  2. Draw through a flue of gasses (smoke) resulting from a combustion process.

verb

  1. To write a first version, make a preliminary sketch.
  2. To draw in outline; to make a draught, sketch, or plan of, as in architectural and mechanical drawing.

adjective

  1. Referring to drinks on tap, in contrast to bottled.

    “I'd rather have a fresh, cheap draft beer.”

  2. Referring to animals used for pulling heavy loads.

    “A Clydesdale is a draft horse.”

Synonyms

swig

Words that rhyme with draft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

craftgraftdraughtraftaftwitchcraftaircraftdafthafthandicraftcrankshaftstatecraft

Related words

tippledraughtblueprintdrawingmusterswiggulppotation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "draft"?▾

"Draft" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "draft"?▾

The IPA transcription of "draft" is /dɹæft/.

What does "draft" mean?▾

Draft: A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.

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