How to pronounce highlighter
Say it like HY-ly-ter. Highlighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- ly
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Highlighter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of highlighter
- 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: HY-ly-tuh.
What does highlighter mean?
- A marker pen used to highlight text.
- A cosmetic product that reflects light, used to emphasize the contours of the face etc.
- That which highlights or emphasizes something.
Where does highlighter come from?
From highlight + -er.
Questions about saying highlighter
How do you pronounce highlighter?
Say HY-ly-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪlaɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪlaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in highlighter?
Highlighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · ly · ter.
Is highlighter 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 /ˈhaɪlaɪtə/ (HY-ly-tuh).