How to pronounce cruft
Say it like KRUHFT. Cruft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KRUHFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cruft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRUHFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of cruft
American and British speakers say cruft in essentially the same way: /krʌft/ in the US and /krʌft/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRUHFT.
What does cruft mean?
- Anything that is old or of inferior quality.
- Redundant, old or improperly written code, especially that which accumulates over time.
- Meaningless or gratuitous content displayed on computer consoles in visual entertainment productions.
- To generate cruft.
Where does cruft come from?
Circa 1959, MIT Tech Model Railroad Club.
Words that rhyme with cruft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cruft.
Questions about saying cruft
How do you pronounce cruft?
Say KRUHFT. The American pronunciation is /krʌft/. In British English it is /krʌft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cruft?
Cruft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KRUHFT.
Do Americans and Brits say cruft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /krʌft/ and the British form is /krʌft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.