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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

kraft

/kɹˈæft/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.38 in modern English

Syllables
kraft
IPA
/kɹˈæft/
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname.

noun

A kind of strong, smooth brown wrapping paper.

Uncountable

Etymology

From German, Jewish, Swedish and Danish surname, from the noun Kraft (“strength, power”). Compare Croft and Craft.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Phrases

kraft leather kraft process kraft pulp

Synonyms

kraft paper

Rhymes With

draft craft laughed shaft graft raft daft aft staffed taft draught haft

Questions

How do you pronounce kraft?
The recorded pronunciation is /kɹˈæft/.
What does kraft mean?
A surname.
Where does kraft come from?
It is traced to German.

How to pronounce kraft

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “kraft”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kɹˈæft/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “kraft” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.