How to Pronounce "hovercraft"
word
ˈhəvɝˌkɹæft
HUH-ver-kraft
hˈɒvəkɹˌɑːft
HOV-uh-kraaft
Definition
A vehicle that floats and moves over land or water on a cushion of air, created by powerful fans underneath.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhəvɝˌkɹæft
British English
hˈɒvəkɹˌɑːft
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HUH-ver-kraft
UK
HOV-uh-kraaft
Listen in Context
The hovercraft can travel over both water and land.
We saw a large hovercraft at the harbor.
A hovercraft is used for rescues during floods.
Have you ever ridden on a hovercraft? It feels really strange at first!