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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'k' sound, like in 'kite'.
Next, produce the 'r' sound by curling your tongue.
Add the 'æ' vowel, similar to the 'a' in 'cat'.
End with 'ft', blending an 'f' and a soft 't', like in 'soft'.
kraft (kraft)
kroft (kroft)
cruft (cruft)
Start with the 'k' sound, as in 'kite'.
Follow with the 'r' sound, using a less pronounced tongue curl.
Use the 'ɑː' vowel, similar to the 'a' in 'father'.
Conclude with 'ft', joining 'f' and a soft 't', like in 'soft'.
kraft (kraft)
kroft (kroft)
cruft (cruft)
In some British accents, the 'r' is less pronounced but not silent.
No, a simple tongue curl is enough.
Use /æ/ for American and /ɑː/ for British pronunciation.
A skill or activity involving making things by hand.
/ˈkræftsmən/
A skilled worker.
/ˈkræftsmənˌʃɪp/
Skill in a particular craft.
/ˈkræfti/
Clever at achieving an aim, often by indirect methods.
Craftsman ends with 'smən', adding an extra syllable.
Craftsmanship adds 'ʃɪp', making it three syllables.
Crafty ends with 'i', creating an adjective ending.
Practice curling your tongue lightly to achieve a softer 'r'.
Ensure you distinguish between 'æ' and 'ɑː' by practicing 'cat' vs. 'father'.
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