How to Pronounce Weight

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

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/weɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “weight”

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

Sounds exactly like: waite, wait, waitt, wayt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does weight mean?

noun

  1. (physical) Matter, material.
  2. A large quantity; a sum.

noun

  1. The Eucharist, now especially in Roman Catholicism.
  2. Celebration of the Eucharist.

noun

  1. The force on an object due to the gravitational attraction between it and the Earth (or whatever astronomical object it is primarily influenced by).
  2. An object used to make something heavier.

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Words that rhyme with weight

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "weight"?▾

"Weight" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "weight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "weight" is /weɪt/.

What does "weight" mean?▾

Weight: (physical) Matter, material.

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