How to Pronounce "waft"
word
ˈwɑft
WAHFT
wˈɑːft
WAHFT
Definition
To move smoothly and gently through the air, especially referring to smells, sounds, or light things like smoke.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑft
British English
wˈɑːft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAHFT
UK
WAHFT
Listen in Context
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the house.
A soft breeze wafted the leaves across the yard.
Music wafted from the open window.
The scent of jasmine would waft in on summer evenings.