How Do You Spell SLAGHT?

Pronunciation: [slˈat] (IPA)

Slaght is a surname commonly found in Northern Ireland. The pronunciation of the word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA): /slɔːt/. The first syllable is pronounced with a long "o" sound /ɔː/, which is followed by a soft "g" sound /g/. The second syllable is pronounced with a strong "t" sound /t/. The spelling of this word may seem unusual to some, but it is a common surname in certain parts of Ireland.

Etymology of SLAGHT

The word "Slaght" is derived from Irish Gaelic. In Gaelic, it is spelled "slaughter" (pronounced slah-ter) and means "a place of slaughter or killing". It can also refer to a battlefield or a spot where animals are slaughtered. The word has been anglicized and simplified to "slaght" in some instances.

Similar spelling words for SLAGHT

• slight,
• slightest,
• slaughter,
• slightly,
• slighting,
• sleight.