How to Pronounce "bight"
word
ˈbaɪt
BYTE
bˈaɪt
BYTE
Definition
A 'bight' is a bend or curve in a coastline, river, or other geographical feature, forming a broad bay. It can also mean a simple loop or bend in a rope, not crossing over itself.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪt
British English
bˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BYTE
UK
BYTE
Listen in Context
The sailors anchored in a safe bight along the coast.
He made a bight in the rope before tying the knot.
The river forms a wide bight near the village.
You need to create a bight of rope here if you want to make that knot correctly.