To pronounce "hovercraft", say HOV-ercr-aft — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/
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"hovercraft" has 3 syllables: hov-ercr-aft. It rhymes with craft and draft, if that helps it stick.
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"Hovercraft" has 3 syllables: hov · ercr · aft.
The IPA transcription of "hovercraft" is /ˈhɑvɚ.kɹæft/.
Hovercraft: A vehicle supported on a cushion of air, able to traverse many different types of terrain and travel over water, used for transport.
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