How to pronounce brakelight
Say it like BRAY-klyte. Brakelight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY).
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- BRAY
- klyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brakelight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- klyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of brakelight
American and British speakers say brakelight in essentially the same way: /ˈbreɪˌklaɪt/ in the US and /ˈbreɪˌklaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRAY-klyte.
What does brakelight mean?
- Alternative spelling of brake light
Where does brakelight come from?
From brake + light.
Questions about saying brakelight
How do you pronounce brakelight?
Say BRAY-klyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈbreɪˌklaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbreɪˌklaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brakelight?
Brakelight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAY). Broken into parts: BRAY · klyte.
Do Americans and Brits say brakelight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbreɪˌklaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbreɪˌklaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.