shaft

/ʃæft/

Syllables shaft

Stress SHAFT

Phonics Breakdown

sh

/ʃ/

sh sound

a

/æ/

short a

ft

/ft/

consonant blend

Meaning

a long narrow part, especially a rod, handle, or passage

Sound Reference

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sh=/ʃ/(ship) + a=/æ/(cat) + ft=/ft/(lift)

Example

The motor shaft connects the engine to the wheels.