How to pronounce aight
Say it like AH-eyet. Aight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɑˌaɪt/AH-eyet
UK British/aɪt/EYET
- AH
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eyetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aight
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: EYET.
What does aight mean?
adjective
- Okay; average; nothing special.
Where does aight come from?
Contraction of all right.
Questions about saying aight
How do you pronounce aight?
Say AH-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑˌaɪt/. In British English it is /aɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aight?
Aight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · eyet.
Is aight pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /aɪt/ (EYET).