How to pronounce backlight
Say it like BAK-lyte. Backlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈbæˌklaɪt/BAK-lyte
UK British/ˈbæˌklaɪt/BAK-lyte
- BAK
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Backlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of backlight
American and British speakers say backlight in essentially the same way: /ˈbæˌklaɪt/ in the US and /ˈbæˌklaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-lyte.
What does backlight mean?
noun
- Light shining from a source behind the object of interest or attention.“The backlight from the sunset cast the pier and the crowd in silhouette.”
- A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
- Light that is behind a photographic subject.
- To illuminate something from behind.
Where does backlight come from?
From back + light.
Questions about saying backlight
How do you pronounce backlight?
Say BAK-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæˌklaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbæˌklaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in backlight?
Backlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say backlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæˌklaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbæˌklaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.