To pronounce "nearsighted", say NEARS-ight-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
nearsighted
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"nearsighted" has 3 syllables: nears-ight-ed. It rhymes with delighted and benighted, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Nearsighted" has 3 syllables: nears · ight · ed.
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