How to Pronounce Shafted

To pronounce "shafted", say SHAFT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

SHAFT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “shafted”

"shafted" has 2 syllables: shaft-ed. It rhymes with crafted and handcrafted, if that helps it stick.

What does shafted mean?

verb

  1. To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.

    “Your boss really shafted you by stealing your idea like that.”

  2. To equip with a shaft.

adjective

  1. Fitted with a shaft
  2. (of a spear) Having a shaft and head of different tinctures.

Words that rhyme with shafted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

craftedhandcrafteddraftedgrafteddraughtedraftedredrafted

Related words

spearlancebarbscrewpeckertoolprickbeam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "shafted"?▾

"Shafted" has 2 syllables: shaft · ed.

What does "shafted" mean?▾

Shafted: To fuck over; to cause harm to, especially through deceit or treachery.

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