How to pronounce wheft
Say it like WEFT. Wheft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- WEFT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wheft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of wheft
American and British speakers say wheft in essentially the same way: /wɛft/ in the US and /wɛft/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEFT.
What does wheft mean?
- A waft (flag used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal)
Where does wheft come from?
Possibly a blend of waft (“breeze, indicative flag”) + Middle English wef (“odour, stench”), itself likely derived from weven (“to move about”) or a variant of wayf; compare wek, variant of weyk (“weak”).
Words that rhyme with wheft
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wheft.
Questions about saying wheft
How do you pronounce wheft?
Say WEFT. The American pronunciation is /wɛft/. In British English it is /wɛft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wheft?
Wheft is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: WEFT.
Do Americans and Brits say wheft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /wɛft/ and the British form is /wɛft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.