How to pronounce candlelight
Say it like KAN-dul-lyte. Candlelight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN).
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US American/ˈkændəlˌlaɪt/KAN-dul-lyte
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- KAN
- dul
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Candlelight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does candlelight mean?
noun
- The light emitted by a candle.
Where does candlelight come from?
From Middle English candel lyght, candyllyght, candyll-lyȝht, candel liȝt, candle lyȝt, candeliȝt, candel-liht, from Old English candel lēoht (“candlelight”), equivalent to candle + light.
Questions about saying candlelight
How do you pronounce candlelight?
Say KAN-dul-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkændəlˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in candlelight?
Candlelight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAN). Broken into parts: KAN · dul · lyte.