How to Pronounce Plighting

To pronounce "plighting", say PLIGHT-ing — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

PLIGHT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “plighting”

"plighting" has 2 syllables: plight-ing. It rhymes with exciting and inviting, if that helps it stick.

What does plighting mean?

verb

  1. To expose to risk; to pledge.
  2. Specifically, to pledge (one's troth etc.) as part of a marriage ceremony.

verb

  1. To weave; to braid; to fold; to plait.

noun

  1. The act by which something is plighted or pledged.

Words that rhyme with plighting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

excitinginvitingmoonlightinghighlightingflytingwritingrecitingbitingslightinguninvitingblightinglighting

Related words

predicamentquandaryengagepledgetrothaffiancebetrothpledging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plighting"?▾

"Plighting" has 2 syllables: plight · ing.

What does "plighting" mean?▾

Plighting: To expose to risk; to pledge.

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