How to Pronounce Heights

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

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Syllable

7

Letters

/haɪts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “heights”

"heights" 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: hites, heitz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does heights mean?

noun

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

Antonyms

depth

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Words that rhyme with heights

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

highhillhighlandsummitplateaualtitudemeteorologicalgarden

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "heights"?▾

"Heights" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "heights"?▾

The IPA transcription of "heights" is /haɪts/.

What does "heights" mean?▾

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

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