How to pronounce downlighter
Say it like DOWN-ly-ter. Downlighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN).
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- DOWN
- ly
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Downlighter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of downlighter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: DOWN-ly-tuh.
What does downlighter mean?
- downlight
Questions about saying downlighter
How do you pronounce downlighter?
Say DOWN-ly-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaʊnlaɪtər/. In British English it is /ˈdaʊnlaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in downlighter?
Downlighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOWN). Broken into parts: DOWN · ly · ter.
Is downlighter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdaʊnlaɪtə/ (DOWN-ly-tuh).