How to pronounce lightbulbs
Say it like LYTE-buhlbz. Lightbulbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
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- LYTE
- buhlbz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightbulbs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- buhlbzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lightbulbs
American and British speakers say lightbulbs in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlbz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlbz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYTE-buhlbz.
What does lightbulbs mean?
- plural of lightbulb How to pronounce lightbulb
Questions about saying lightbulbs
How do you pronounce lightbulbs?
Say LYTE-buhlbz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlbz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlbz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightbulbs?
Lightbulbs has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · buhlbz.
Do Americans and Brits say lightbulbs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlbz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪtˌbʌlbz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.