How to pronounce klafter
Say it like KLAHF-ter. Klafter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAHF).
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US American/ˈklɑftɚ/KLAHF-ter
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- KLAHF
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Klafter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
What does klafter mean?
noun
- A unit of length formerly widely used in Central Europe, derived from the span of a man's outstretched arms, typically defined as six local feet (equivalent to a fathom) or about 1.8 meters.
Where does klafter come from?
From German Klafter.
Questions about saying klafter
How do you pronounce klafter?
Say KLAHF-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɑftɚ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in klafter?
Klafter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAHF). Broken into parts: KLAHF · ter.