How to Pronounce Height

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈhaɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/hˈaɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “height

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

Sounds exactly like: heit, hiett, hight, hite — easy to mix up when writing.

Words that rhyme with height

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "height"?

"Height" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "height"?

The IPA transcription of "height" is /ˈhaɪt/.

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