How to Pronounce "flyte"
word
flaɪt
FLYTE
flˈaɪt
FLYTE
Definition
An old-fashioned word meaning an angry or insulting speech; a verbal fight, especially involving harsh or abusive language.
IPA Transcription
American English
flaɪt
British English
flˈaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLYTE
UK
FLYTE
Listen in Context
The old story tells of a fierce flyte between two rivals.
The queen gave a sharp flyte to her advisor for his mistake.
In the poem, the characters exchange a flyte with powerful words.
Back then, a public flyte could ruin someone's reputation for years.