How to Pronounce Sighting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

SIGHT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “sighting”

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

Sounds exactly like: citing, siting — easy to mix up when writing.

What does sighting mean?

verb

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

    “to sight land from a ship”

noun

  1. The act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.

    “There will be a small prize for the first sighting of a seal.”

Synonyms

espyglimpsespotaimtake aimsee

Words that rhyme with sighting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

excitinginvitingmoonlightinghighlightingflytingwritingrecitingbitingslightinguninvitingblightinglighting

Related words

visionviewsurveylotmucklemicklemassplenty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sighting"?▾

"Sighting" has 2 syllables: sight · ing.

What does "sighting" mean?▾

Sighting: To register visually.

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