How to pronounce blighted
Say it like BLY-tid. Blighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLY).
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- BLY
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blighted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BLYSay 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 blighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BLY-tid.
What does blighted mean?
- Having caused to suffer a blight.
- Having suffered a blight.
- Ruined, spoiled.
- simple past and past participle of blight How to pronounce blight
Where does blighted come from?
From blight + -ed.
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Words that rhyme with blighted
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Questions about saying blighted
How do you pronounce blighted?
Say BLY-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈblaɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈblaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blighted?
Blighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLY). Broken into parts: BLY · tid.
Is blighted 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 /ˈblaɪtɪd/ (BLY-tid).