How to Pronounce Slighting

To pronounce "slighting", say SLIGHT-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

9

Letters

SLIGHT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “slighting”

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

What does slighting mean?

verb

  1. To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.
  2. To give lesser weight or importance to.

noun

  1. The act of giving a slight or snub.
  2. An act of ignoring or neglecting someone or something; more broadly neglect.

    “The slighting of children”

adjective

  1. In the manner of a slight; belittling, deprecative

Synonyms

belittlecontemndespise

Antonyms

esteemrespectvaluehonor

Words that rhyme with slighting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

excitinginvitingmoonlightinghighlightingflytingwritingrecitingbitinguninvitingblightinglightingsighting

Related words

deprecatingbelittlingdeprecatorydeprecativedepreciativedepreciatoryuncomplimentaryridiculing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "slighting"?▾

"Slighting" has 2 syllables: slight · ing.

What does "slighting" mean?▾

Slighting: To treat as unimportant or not worthy of attention; to make light of.

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