How to pronounce croft
Say it like KRAWFT. Croft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRAWFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Croft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRAWFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of croft
American and British speakers say croft in essentially the same way: /krɔft/ in the US and /krɒft/ in the UK.
British respelling: KROFT.
What does croft mean?
- An enclosed piece of land, usually small and arable and used for small-scale food production, and often with a dwelling next to it; in particular, such a piece of land rented to a farmer (a crofter), especially in Scotland, together with a right to use separate pastureland shared by other crofters.
- To do agricultural work on one or more crofts.
Where does croft come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with croft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of croft.
Questions about saying croft
How do you pronounce croft?
Say KRAWFT. The American pronunciation is /krɔft/. In British English it is /krɒft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in croft?
Croft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRAWFT.
Do Americans and Brits say croft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krɔft/ and the British form is /krɒft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.