How to pronounce eft
Say it like EFT. Eft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/ɛft/EFT
UK British/ɛft/EFT
- EFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of eft
American and British speakers say eft in essentially the same way: /ɛft/ in the US and /ɛft/ in the UK.
British respelling: EFT.
What does eft mean?
noun
- A newt, especially a smooth newt (Lissotriton vulgaris, syn. Triturus punctatus), of Europe.
Where does eft come from?
From Middle English evete, from Old English efete, of unknown origin.
Questions about saying eft
How do you pronounce eft?
Say EFT. The American pronunciation is /ɛft/. In British English it is /ɛft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eft?
Eft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: EFT.
Do Americans and Brits say eft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛft/ and the British form is /ɛft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.