How to Pronounce High

To pronounce "high", say HIGH — one syllable, IPA /haɪ/. 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

/haɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “high”

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

Sounds exactly like: heye, hi, hy — easy to mix up when writing.

What does high mean?

noun

  1. A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.
  2. A point of success or achievement; a time when things are at their best.

    “It was one of the highs of his career.”

verb

  1. To rise.

    “The sun higheth.”

adjective

  1. Very elevated; extending or being far above a base; tall; lofty.

    “The balloon rose high in the sky.   The wall was high.   a high mountain”

  2. Relatively elevated; rising or raised above the average or normal level from which elevation is measured.

Antonyms

low

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Words that rhyme with high

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wryexemplifyrectifylieapplyfortifyawrymollifyamplifynullifycryally

Related words

toweringhigh-levelaltitudinousupperloftyfullrisingoverflowing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "high"?▾

"High" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "high"?▾

The IPA transcription of "high" is /haɪ/.

What does "high" mean?▾

High: A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

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