How to Pronounce Sight

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/saɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sight”

"sight" 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: site, cite — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sight mean?

noun

  1. (in the singular) The ability to see.

    “He is losing his sight and now can barely read.”

  2. The act of seeing; perception of objects by the eye; view.

    “to gain sight of land”

verb

  1. To register visually.
  2. To get sight of (something).

    “to sight land from a ship”

Synonyms

sensevisionpeep sightscopeviewespyglimpsespotaimtake aim

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Words that rhyme with sight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

visionviewsurveylotmucklemicklemassplenty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sight"?▾

"Sight" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sight" is /saɪt/.

What does "sight" mean?▾

Sight: (in the singular) The ability to see.

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