Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dwight

/ˈdwaɪt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.74 in modern English

Syllables
dwight
IPA
/ˈdwaɪt/
14
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A surname transferred from the given name.

name

A male given name transferred from the surname.

American usage

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Etymology

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈdwaɪt/

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Questions

How do you pronounce dwight?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdwaɪt/.
What does dwight mean?
A surname transferred from the given name.
Where does dwight come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce dwight

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “dwight”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈdwaɪt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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