How to pronounce blight
Say it like BLYTE. Blight is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- BLYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of blight
American and British speakers say blight in essentially the same way: /blaɪt/ in the US and /blaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BLYTE.
What does blight mean?
- A diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut.
- The cause of such a condition, often unseen but believed to be airborne; specifically, a bacterium, a virus, or (especially) a fungus; also, an aphid which attacks fruit trees.
- A state of cloudy, humid weather.
- To affect the fertility or growth of (a plant) with a blight (noun sense 1.1), especially one caused by a fungus; to blast, to mildew, to smut.
- To affect (a body part) with a disease.
- To impede the development or growth of (an aspect of life); to damage, to ruin, to spoil.“Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects.”
Where does blight come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with blight
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blight.
Questions about saying blight
How do you pronounce blight?
Say BLYTE. The American pronunciation is /blaɪt/. In British English it is /blaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blight?
Blight is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: BLYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say blight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /blaɪt/ and the British form is /blaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.