How to Pronounce "sighting"
word
/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
SY-ting
/sˈaɪtɪŋ/
SY-ting
Definition
An occasion when someone sees something, especially something unusual or rare, often for a short time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsaɪtɪŋ/
British English
/sˈaɪtɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-ting
UK
SY-ting
Listen in Context
There was a sighting of a rare bird in the park.
The police reported a sighting of the missing child.
We had our first sighting of dolphins this year.
There have been several UFO sightings in this area lately.