How to pronounce warcraft
Say it like WOR-kraft. Warcraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- kraft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Warcraft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- kraftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of warcraft
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: WAW-krahft.
What does warcraft mean?
- The art or skill of conducting a war.
- A warship.
Where does warcraft come from?
From Middle English werrecraft, equivalent to war + -craft (skill) or war + -craft (vehicle).
Questions about saying warcraft
How do you pronounce warcraft?
Say WOR-kraft. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌkræft/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌkrɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in warcraft?
Warcraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · kraft.
Is warcraft pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːˌkrɑːft/ (WAW-krahft).