How to Pronounce "cleft"
word
ˈkɫɛft
KLEFT
klˈɛft
KLEFT
Definition
A cleft is a split, opening, or narrow gap in something. It can refer to a natural division, such as a cleft in rock or the medical condition of a cleft lip or palate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɛft
British English
klˈɛft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEFT
UK
KLEFT
Listen in Context
The baby was born with a cleft lip.
A small cleft could be seen in the rock.
He has a cleft chin.
After surgery, the child's cleft lip looked much better.