How to Pronounce Rafter

To pronounce "rafter", say RAFT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹæftəɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹæftəɹ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rafter”

"rafter" has 2 syllables: raft-er. It rhymes with thereafter and hereafter, if that helps it stick.

What does rafter mean?

noun

  1. One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.
  2. A flock of turkeys.

verb

  1. To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.
  2. To furnish (a building) with rafters.

Words that rhyme with rafter

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

thereafterhereafterafterdraftergraftercrafter

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rafter"?▾

"Rafter" has 2 syllables: raft · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "rafter"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rafter" is /ˈɹæftəɹ/.

What does "rafter" mean?▾

Rafter: One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

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