How to Pronounce “shaft”
word
/ˈʃæft/
shaft
/ʃˈɑːft/
shahft
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈʃæft/
British English
/ʃˈɑːft/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
shaft
UK
shahft
Listen in Context
The shaft of the hammer is made of wood.
The mechanic replaced the shaft in the car.
They looked down the mine shaft.
Be careful near the elevator shaft—the door is still open.