How to pronounce daft
Say it like DAFT. Daft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- DAFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of daft
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: DAHFT.
What does daft mean?
- Foolish, silly, stupid.“a daft idea”
- Crazy, insane, mad.
Where does daft come from?
Unrelated to, though perhaps influenced by, daff (“fool (n.); to be foolish (v.)”) (past form daffed).
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Words that rhyme with daft
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Questions about saying daft
How do you pronounce daft?
Say DAFT. The American pronunciation is /dæft/. In British English it is /dɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daft?
Daft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: DAFT.
Is daft 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 /dɑːft/ (DAHFT).