How to pronounce aloft
Say it like uh-LAWFT. Aloft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWFT).
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- uh
- LAWFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aloft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAWFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of aloft
American and British speakers say aloft in essentially the same way: /əˈlɔft/ in the US and /əˈlɒft/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LOFT.
What does aloft mean?
- At, to, or in the air or sky.“high winds aloft”
- Above, overhead, in a high place; up.
- In the top, at the masthead, or on the higher yards or rigging.
Where does aloft come from?
From Old Norse á lopti (“in the sky”); equivalent to a- + loft.
Words that rhyme with aloft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aloft.
Questions about saying aloft
How do you pronounce aloft?
Say uh-LAWFT. The American pronunciation is /əˈlɔft/. In British English it is /əˈlɒft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aloft?
Aloft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAWFT). Broken into parts: uh · LAWFT.
Do Americans and Brits say aloft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlɔft/ and the British form is /əˈlɒft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.