How to pronounce leadlight
Say it like LED-lyte. Leadlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED).
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- LED
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leadlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of leadlight
American and British speakers say leadlight in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛdlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɛdlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LED-lyte.
What does leadlight mean?
- A decorative window made of small sections of glass supported in lead divider bars, or cames.
Where does leadlight come from?
From lead + light.
Words that rhyme with leadlight
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of leadlight.
Questions about saying leadlight
How do you pronounce leadlight?
Say LED-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛdlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɛdlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leadlight?
Leadlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LED). Broken into parts: LED · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say leadlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛdlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɛdlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.