How to Pronounce Waft

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

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Letters

/wæft/

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💡 Tip for remembering “waft”

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

What does waft mean?

noun

  1. A light breeze.
  2. Something (such as an odor or scent like a perfume) that is carried through the air.

verb

  1. To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.

    “A breeze came in through the open window and wafted her sensuous perfume into my eager nostrils.”

  2. To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.

Words that rhyme with waft

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

softloftscoffedalofttoftquaffeddoffedhayloftcoughedoffedashcroft

Related words

driftstreamerpennonpennantwhifffloatwavevolume

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "waft"?▾

"Waft" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "waft"?▾

The IPA transcription of "waft" is /wæft/.

What does "waft" mean?▾

Waft: A light breeze.

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