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)

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What does height mean?

noun

  1. The distance from the base to the top of something.
  2. The vertical distance from the ground to the highest part of a standing person or animal (withers in the case of a horse).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

How many syllables are in "height"?▾

"Height" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "height"?▾

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

What does "height" mean?▾

Height: The distance from the base to the top of something.

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