How to pronounce fanlight
Say it like FAN-lyte. Fanlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN).
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- FAN
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fanlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FANSay 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 fanlight
American and British speakers say fanlight in essentially the same way: /ˈfænˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈfænˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAN-lyte.
What does fanlight mean?
- A semicircular or semioval window over a door or other window, normally having a fan-like structure of ribs; sometimes hinged to the transom.
- An electric fan, usually a ceiling fan, that is also a light fixture.
Where does fanlight come from?
From fan + light (“window; source of illumination”).
Questions about saying fanlight
How do you pronounce fanlight?
Say FAN-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfænˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfænˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fanlight?
Fanlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAN). Broken into parts: FAN · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say fanlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfænˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfænˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.