How to pronounce lamplight
Say it like LAM-plyte. Lamplight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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US American/ˈlæmplaɪt/LAM-plyte
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- LAM
- plyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamplight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- plyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does lamplight mean?
noun
- The light emitted by a lamp.“We sat around reading by lamplight all night.”
Where does lamplight come from?
From Middle English lampe lyght, laumpe-lyth, lombe-lyȝt, equivalent to lamp + light.
Questions about saying lamplight
How do you pronounce lamplight?
Say LAM-plyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmplaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamplight?
Lamplight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · plyte.