How to pronounce lightfastness
Say it like LYTE-fast-nus. Lightfastness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
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US American/ˈlaɪtˌfæstnəs/LYTE-fast-nus
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- LYTE
- fast
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightfastness 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.
- fastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does lightfastness mean?
noun
- The quality or degree of being lightfast.
Where does lightfastness come from?
From lightfast + -ness.
Questions about saying lightfastness
How do you pronounce lightfastness?
Say LYTE-fast-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtˌfæstnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightfastness?
Lightfastness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · fast · nus.