How to pronounce plighter
Say it like PLY-ter. Plighter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY).
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- PLY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plighter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plighter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PLY-tuh.
What does plighter mean?
- One who or that which plights, engages, or pledges.
Where does plighter come from?
From plight + -er.
Words that rhyme with plighter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of plighter.
Questions about saying plighter
How do you pronounce plighter?
Say PLY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈplaɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈplaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plighter?
Plighter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLY). Broken into parts: PLY · ter.
Is plighter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈplaɪtə/ (PLY-tuh).