How to pronounce lightable
Say it like LY-tuh-bul. Lightable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lightable
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LY-tuh-bul.
What does lightable mean?
- Capable of being illuminated or made light or bright; able to affix with a light.
- Capable of catching fire or being ignited.
Where does lightable come from?
From light (“to illuminate, shine, ignite”, verb) + -able (“capable of”, suffix forming adjectives).
Words that rhyme with lightable
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Questions about saying lightable
How do you pronounce lightable?
Say LY-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightable?
Lightable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · tuh · bul.
Is lightable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlaɪtəbəl/ (LY-tuh-bul).