How to pronounce luft
Say it like LUHFT. Luft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
VoiceSpeed
US American/lʌft/LUHFT
UK British/lʌft/LUHFT
- LUHFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of luft
American and British speakers say luft in essentially the same way: /lʌft/ in the US and /lʌft/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHFT.
What does luft mean?
noun
- A piece moved in front of a king to prevent a back-rank mate.
Where does luft come from?
From German Luft (“air”).
Words that rhyme with luft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luft.
Questions about saying luft
How do you pronounce luft?
Say LUHFT. The American pronunciation is /lʌft/. In British English it is /lʌft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luft?
Luft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHFT.
Do Americans and Brits say luft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌft/ and the British form is /lʌft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.