How to pronounce flighty
Say it like FLY-tee. Flighty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY).
- FLY
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flighty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of flighty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FLY-tee.
What does flighty mean?
- Given to unplanned and silly ideas or actions.
- That flies easily or often.
- Swift.
Where does flighty come from?
From flight + -y. Compare Dutch vluchtig (“volatile; fleeting; cursory”), German flüchtig (“volatile; fleeting; momentary; quick”), Danish flygtig (“elusive; evasive”), Swedish flyktig.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- flyaway
- head-in-the-clouds
- scatterbrained
- skittish
- spooky
- nervous
Words that rhyme with flighty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of flighty.
Questions about saying flighty
How do you pronounce flighty?
Say FLY-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈflaɪti/. In British English it is /ˈflaɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flighty?
Flighty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLY). Broken into parts: FLY · tee.
Is flighty 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 /ˈflaɪti/ (FLY-tee).