How to Pronounce Blight

To pronounce "blight", say BLIGHT — one syllable, IPA /blaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/blaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “blight”

"blight" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does blight mean?

noun

  1. Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
  2. The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.

verb

  1. To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
  2. To suffer blight.

    “This vine never blights.”

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Words that rhyme with blight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blight"?▾

"Blight" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blight" is /blaɪt/.

What does "blight" mean?▾

Blight: Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.

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