How Do You Spell PLIGHTER?

Pronunciation: [plˈa͡ɪtə] (IPA)

The word "plighter" is spelled with the letter combination "-igh-" representing the /aɪ/ sound. This phonetic transcription indicates that the "i" and "g" together create a sound similar to the "i" in "eye" or "light". The "t" after the "gh" represents a separate sound, creating the /t/ sound at the end of the word. "Plighter" is an uncommon word that refers to someone who pledges their loyalty or faithfulness, and its unique spelling helps to distinguish it from other similar-sounding words.

PLIGHTER Meaning and Definition

1. One who plights or pledges.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PLIGHTER

• 0lighter
• pkighter
• ppighter
• poighter
• plughter
• pljghter
• plkghter
• ploghter
• pl9ghter
• pl8ghter
• plifhter
• plivhter
• plibhter
• plihhter
• pliyhter
• plithter
• pliggter
• pligbter
• plignter
• pligjter

Etymology of PLIGHTER

The word "plighter" comes from the Old English word "pliht" or "pligt" which means "a state of being engaged, occupied, or pledged". The noun form "plighter" refers to someone who is engaged in or committed to a cause, task, or relationship. The origin of the word can be traced back to the Middle English period, and it is related to the verb "plight", which means "to pledge, promise, or engage". Overall, "plighter" derives from Old English and has evolved over time to refer to someone involved or dedicated to something.

Plural form of PLIGHTER is PLIGHTERS