How to pronounce headlight
Say it like HED-lyte. Headlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED).
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- HED
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Headlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of headlight
American and British speakers say headlight in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HED-lyte.
What does headlight mean?
- A bright light, with a lens and reflector, on the front of a motor vehicle (or originally a ship or train), designed to illuminate the road when driving at night; normally one of a pair.
- A jewel; especially a diamond.
- Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
Where does headlight come from?
From head + light.
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Questions about saying headlight
How do you pronounce headlight?
Say HED-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in headlight?
Headlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HED). Broken into parts: HED · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say headlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhɛdˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.