How to pronounce kuft
Say it like KUUFT. Kuft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KUUFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kuft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of kuft
American and British speakers say kuft in essentially the same way: /kʊft/ in the US and /kʊft/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUUFT.
What does kuft mean?
- An Indian form of inlaid work on steel or iron, by damascening and encrusting gold on the metalwork.
Where does kuft come from?
A clipping of koftgari; compare kofta.
Words that rhyme with kuft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of kuft.
Questions about saying kuft
How do you pronounce kuft?
Say KUUFT. The American pronunciation is /kʊft/. In British English it is /kʊft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kuft?
Kuft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KUUFT.
Do Americans and Brits say kuft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kʊft/ and the British form is /kʊft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.