How to pronounce lightfast
Say it like LYTE-fast. Lightfast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
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US American/ˈlaɪtfæst/LYTE-fast
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- LYTE
- fast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightfast 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.
- fastKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does lightfast mean?
adjective
- Resistant to fading.“Verdigris is lightfast in oil paint, as numerous examples of fifteenth-century paintings show.”
Where does lightfast come from?
From light + fast. Compare Icelandic litfast (“colorfast”).
Questions about saying lightfast
How do you pronounce lightfast?
Say LYTE-fast. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtfæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightfast?
Lightfast has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · fast.