How to pronounce lighted
Say it like LY-tud. Lighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lighted 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lighted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LY-tid.
What does lighted mean?
- simple past and past participle of light How to pronounce light
- Filled with light; illuminated.
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Words that rhyme with lighted
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Questions about saying lighted
How do you pronounce lighted?
Say LY-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtəd/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lighted?
Lighted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · tud.
Is lighted 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 /ˈlaɪtɪd/ (LY-tid).