How to pronounce lighters
Say it like LY-terz. Lighters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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US American/ˈlaɪtɚz/LY-terz
UK British/ˈlaɪtəz/LY-tuz
- LY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lighters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lighters
- 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: LY-tuz.
What does lighters mean?
noun
- plural of lighter How to pronounce lighter
Questions about saying lighters
How do you pronounce lighters?
Say LY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lighters?
Lighters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · terz.
Is lighters 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 /ˈlaɪtəz/ (LY-tuz).