How to Pronounce Blights

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

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/blaɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “blights”

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

What does blights 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.”

Words that rhyme with blights

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesdelights

Related words

plaguebreaksburnburnscorruptsdarkenspestsplagues

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "blights"?▾

"Blights" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "blights"?▾

The IPA transcription of "blights" is /blaɪts/.

What does "blights" mean?▾

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

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