How to Pronounce "benighted"
word
bɪˈnaɪtɪd
bih-NY-tid
bɪnˈaɪtɪd
bih-NY-tid
Definition
Lacking knowledge or education; also used to describe someone or something surrounded by darkness or ignorance.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɪˈnaɪtɪd
British English
bɪnˈaɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bih-NY-tid
UK
bih-NY-tid
Listen in Context
The village was benighted after the storm knocked out the power.
Many called the ancient tribe benighted because they did not know how to read or write.
He grew up in a benighted neighborhood with very few opportunities.
Travelers found themselves benighted on the mountain as night fell unexpectedly.