How to Pronounce Airtight

To pronounce "airtight", say AIRT-ight — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

AIRT-ight

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💡 Tip for remembering “airtight”

"airtight" has 2 syllables: airt-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does airtight mean?

adjective

  1. Impermeable to air or other gases.
  2. Having no weak points or flaws.

    “We have an airtight argument they won’t be able to punch holes in.”

Synonyms

hermetic

Antonyms

breathabletranspirable

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Words that rhyme with airtight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

tightinvulnerablewatertightgastightleakproofleak-proofwaterproofsealed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "airtight"?▾

"Airtight" has 2 syllables: airt · ight.

What does "airtight" mean?▾

Airtight: Impermeable to air or other gases.

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