How to pronounce aflight
Say it like uh-FLYTE. Aflight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLYTE).
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- uh
- FLYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aflight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aflight
American and British speakers say aflight in essentially the same way: /əˈflaɪt/ in the US and /əˈflaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FLYTE.
What does aflight mean?
- Flying.
- Covered or filled (with something flying).
- Fleeing.
Where does aflight come from?
From a- + flight.
Words that rhyme with aflight
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aflight.
Questions about saying aflight
How do you pronounce aflight?
Say uh-FLYTE. The American pronunciation is /əˈflaɪt/. In British English it is /əˈflaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aflight?
Aflight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLYTE). Broken into parts: uh · FLYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say aflight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈflaɪt/ and the British form is /əˈflaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.