How to pronounce lamplighter
Say it like LAM-ply-ter. Lamplighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM).
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- LAM
- ply
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lamplighter 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.
- plyGive this part a little weight. 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 lamplighter
- 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: LAM-ply-tuh.
What does lamplighter mean?
- A kind of tall bicycle.
Where does lamplighter come from?
From lamp + lighter.
Questions about saying lamplighter
How do you pronounce lamplighter?
Say LAM-ply-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæmˌplaɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlæmˌplaɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lamplighter?
Lamplighter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAM). Broken into parts: LAM · ply · ter.
Is lamplighter 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 /ˈlæmˌplaɪtə/ (LAM-ply-tuh).