How to pronounce floodlight
Say it like FLUHD-lyte. Floodlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD).
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- FLUHD
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Floodlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of floodlight
American and British speakers say floodlight in essentially the same way: /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLUHD-lyte.
What does floodlight mean?
- A projector of a bright beam of light for use in theaters and studios; a flood“The floodlights bathed her in a pool of light.”
- Powerful artificial illumination with a broad beam, especially in a series of units on pylons used to illuminate a sports ground.
- To enlighten or illuminate with floodlight(s).
Where does floodlight come from?
From flood + light.
Questions about saying floodlight
How do you pronounce floodlight?
Say FLUHD-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in floodlight?
Floodlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUHD). Broken into parts: FLUHD · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say floodlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈflʌdˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.