How to Pronounce "blighted"
word
ˈbɫaɪtɪd
BLY-tid
blˈaɪtɪd
bly-TID
Definition
Describes something that has been severely damaged, spoiled, or destroyed, often by disease, neglect, or other harmful forces. It can refer to plants, places, or opportunities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫaɪtɪd
British English
blˈaɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLY-tid
UK
bly-TID
Listen in Context
The abandoned building looked blighted and empty.
Many trees in the orchard were blighted by disease.
The town suffered from blighted neighborhoods after the factory closed.
His dreams were blighted by one unfortunate mistake.