How to pronounce songcraft
Say it like SAWNG-kraft. Songcraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWNG).
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- SAWNG
- kraft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Songcraft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAWNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kraftKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of songcraft
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: SONG-krahft.
What does songcraft mean?
- The practice or skill of crafting or composing songs.
Where does songcraft come from?
From song + -craft, sometimes after Old English sangcræft (“singing, poetry; music”).
Questions about saying songcraft
How do you pronounce songcraft?
Say SAWNG-kraft. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɔŋkræft/. In British English it is /ˈsɒŋkrɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in songcraft?
Songcraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAWNG). Broken into parts: SAWNG · kraft.
Is songcraft 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 /ˈsɒŋkrɑːft/ (SONG-krahft).