How do native speakers pronounce "rafter" in English?

In natural English speech, "rafter" appears in contexts such as: "land rafter land front". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

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How to pronounce“rafter”in English

IPA/ˈɹæftɚ/

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noun

One of a series of sloped beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the downslope perimeter or eave, designed to support the roof deck and its associated loads.

“[…] the pigeons fluttered up to the rafters”

noun

A flock of turkeys.

“A turkey will always seek the company of another turkey, and ultimately that of the rafter.”

verb

To make (timber, etc.) into rafters.

verb

To furnish (a building) with rafters.

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