How to pronounce rafting
Say it like RAF-ting. Rafting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAF).
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US American/ˈræftɪŋ/RAF-ting
UK British/ˈrɑːftɪŋ/RAHF-ting
- RAF
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rafting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rafting
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: RAHF-ting.
What does rafting mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of raft How to pronounce raft
- The sport of guiding a raft while descending a river, especially through rapids known as white water rafting.
Questions about saying rafting
How do you pronounce rafting?
Say RAF-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈræftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrɑːftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rafting?
Rafting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAF). Broken into parts: RAF · ting.
Is rafting 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 /ˈrɑːftɪŋ/ (RAHF-ting).