How to pronounce craftsman
Say it like KRAFT-smun. Craftsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAFT).
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- KRAFT
- smun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Craftsman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- smunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of craftsman
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KRAHFT-smun.
What does craftsman mean?
- One who is highly skilled at one's trade; an artisan or artificer.
- A person who makes or creates material objects partly or entirely by hand.
- A person who produces arts and crafts.
Where does craftsman come from?
From craft + -s- + -man.
Words that rhyme with craftsman
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of craftsman.
Questions about saying craftsman
How do you pronounce craftsman?
Say KRAFT-smun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkræftsmən/. In British English it is /ˈkrɑːftsmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in craftsman?
Craftsman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRAFT). Broken into parts: KRAFT · smun.
Is craftsman pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈkrɑːftsmən/ (KRAHFT-smun).