How to pronounce benighted
Say it like bih-NY-tid. Benighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- bih
- NY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Benighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of benighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: bih-NY-tid.
What does benighted mean?
- Lacking education or knowledge; unenlightened; also, lacking morality; immoral, unscrupulous.
- simple past and past participle of benight How to pronounce benight
Where does benighted come from?
From benight + -ed.
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Questions about saying benighted
How do you pronounce benighted?
Say bih-NY-tid. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in benighted?
Benighted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: bih · NY · tid.
Is benighted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/ (bih-NY-tid).