How to Pronounce Hight

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

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Syllable

5

Letters

/haɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hight”

"hight" 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: height, heit, hiett, hite — easy to mix up when writing.

What does hight mean?

verb

  1. To call, name.
  2. To be called or named.

adjective

  1. Called, named.

Synonyms

yclept

Words that rhyme with hight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

hoteclaimhailcallhighenhighinquirepage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hight"?▾

"Hight" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "hight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hight" is /haɪt/.

What does "hight" mean?▾

Hight: To call, name.

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