How to pronounce hayloft
Say it like HAY-lawft. Hayloft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY).
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- HAY
- lawft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hayloft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- lawftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of hayloft
American and British speakers say hayloft in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪˌlɔft/ in the US and /ˈheɪˌlɒft/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAY-loft.
What does hayloft mean?
- The upper storey of a barn used for storing hay.
Where does hayloft come from?
From hay + loft.
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Questions about saying hayloft
How do you pronounce hayloft?
Say HAY-lawft. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪˌlɔft/. In British English it is /ˈheɪˌlɒft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hayloft?
Hayloft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAY). Broken into parts: HAY · lawft.
Do Americans and Brits say hayloft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪˌlɔft/ and the British form is /ˈheɪˌlɒft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.