How to pronounce reft
Say it like REFT. Reft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- REFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of reft
American and British speakers say reft in essentially the same way: /rɛft/ in the US and /rɛft/ in the UK.
British respelling: REFT.
What does reft mean?
Words that rhyme with reft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reft.
Questions about saying reft
How do you pronounce reft?
Say REFT. The American pronunciation is /rɛft/. In British English it is /rɛft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reft?
Reft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: REFT.
Do Americans and Brits say reft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɛft/ and the British form is /rɛft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.