How to Pronounce Fights

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

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/faɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fights”

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

Sounds exactly like: feitz, fites — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fights mean?

verb

  1. To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.

    “A wounded animal will fight like a maniac, relentless, savage and murderous.”

  2. To contend in physical conflict with each other, either singly or in war, battle etc.

    “The two boxers have been fighting for more than half an hour.”

noun

  1. An occasion of fighting.

    “One of them got stuck in a chokehold and got stabbed to death during the fight.”

  2. A battle between opposing armies.

Words that rhyme with fights

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

battleconflictcombatpushcompetitivenessstruggleagitatedefend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fights"?▾

"Fights" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fights"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fights" is /faɪts/.

What does "fights" mean?▾

Fights: To contend in physical conflict, either singly or in war, battle etc.

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