How to pronounce spacecraft
Say it like SPAY-skraft. Spacecraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY).
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- SPAY
- skraft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spacecraft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- skraftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of spacecraft
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: SPAY-skrahft.
What does spacecraft mean?
- a craft capable of traveling in outer space; technically, a satellite around the sun
Where does spacecraft come from?
From space + -craft.
Questions about saying spacecraft
How do you pronounce spacecraft?
Say SPAY-skraft. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪˌskræft/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪˌskrɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spacecraft?
Spacecraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY). Broken into parts: SPAY · skraft.
Is spacecraft 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 /ˈspeɪˌskrɑːft/ (SPAY-skrahft).