How to pronounce witchcraft
Say it like WICH-kraft. Witchcraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WICH).
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- WICH
- kraft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Witchcraft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kraftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of witchcraft
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: WICH-krahft.
What does witchcraft mean?
- The practice of witches; magic, sorcery, or the use of supernatural powers to influence or predict events.“Wiccans believe in a modernised form of witchcraft.”
- Black magic; the use of witchcraft for evil means.“The Bible warns against the use of witchcraft and sorcery.”
- Something, such as an advanced technology, that seems almost magical.
Where does witchcraft come from?
From Middle English wicchecraft, wicchecreft, from Old English wiċċecræft, equivalent to witch + -craft.
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Questions about saying witchcraft
How do you pronounce witchcraft?
Say WICH-kraft. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪtʃˌkræft/. In British English it is /ˈwɪtʃkrɑːft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in witchcraft?
Witchcraft has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WICH). Broken into parts: WICH · kraft.
Is witchcraft 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 /ˈwɪtʃkrɑːft/ (WICH-krahft).