How to pronounce flashlight
Say it like FLASH-lyte. Flashlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH).
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- FLASH
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Flashlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLASHSay 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 flashlight
American and British speakers say flashlight in essentially the same way: /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLASH-lyte.
What does flashlight mean?
- A battery-powered hand-held light source.“I shone my flashlight on the strange inscription.”
- A flashgun (device used to create flashes of light for photography).
- To illuminate with a flashlight.
Where does flashlight come from?
From flash + light.
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Questions about saying flashlight
How do you pronounce flashlight?
Say FLASH-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in flashlight?
Flashlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLASH). Broken into parts: FLASH · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say flashlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.