How to Pronounce Plights

To pronounce "plights", say PLIGHTS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “plights”

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

What does plights mean?

noun

  1. A dire or unfortunate situation.
  2. A (neutral) condition or state.

noun

  1. Responsibility for ensuing consequences; risk; danger; peril.
  2. An instance of danger or peril; a dangerous moment or situation.

verb

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

Words that rhyme with plights

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblightsdelights

Related words

predicamentquandaryengagepledgetrothaffiancebetrothadversities

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "plights"?▾

"Plights" has one syllable.

What does "plights" mean?▾

Plights: A dire or unfortunate situation.

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