How to Pronounce "plight"
word
/ˈpɫaɪt/
PLYT
/plˈaɪt/
PLYT
Definition
A very difficult or dangerous situation, often one that is hard to escape from or improve.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɫaɪt/
British English
/plˈaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLYT
UK
PLYT
Listen in Context
Many people do not understand the plight of the homeless.
We should help animals in plight.
The news reported on the farmers’ plight during the drought.
She spoke movingly about the plight of abandoned children.