To pronounce "hindsight", say HINDS-ight — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈhaɪndsaɪt/
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"hindsight" has 2 syllables: hinds-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.
noun
“In hindsight, I should have quit that job sooner.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Hindsight" has 2 syllables: hinds · ight.
The IPA transcription of "hindsight" is /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/.
Hindsight: Realisation or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred
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