How to pronounce haft
Say it like HAFT. Haft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- HAFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Haft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of haft
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: HAHFT.
What does haft mean?
- The handle of a tool or weapon.
- Alternative spelling of heft (“piece of pastureland which farm animals (chiefly cattle or sheep) have become accustomed to; flock or group of farm animals (chiefly cattle or sheep) which have become accustomed to a particular piece of pastureland”).
- To fit a handle to (a tool or weapon).
- To grip by the handle.
Where does haft come from?
From Middle English haft, from Old English hæft, from Proto-West Germanic *haftī, from Proto-Germanic *haftiją.
Words that rhyme with haft
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Questions about saying haft
How do you pronounce haft?
Say HAFT. The American pronunciation is /hæft/. In British English it is /hɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in haft?
Haft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: HAFT.
Is haft 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 /hɑːft/ (HAHFT).