How to pronounce lighthearted
Say it like LYTE-har-tid. Lighthearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
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- LYTE
- har
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lighthearted 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.
- harGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lighthearted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LYTE-hah-tid.
What does lighthearted mean?
- Joyful, glad, taking pleasure in being alive; not depressed or sad.“The lighthearted young lovers ran over the hills.”
- Enjoyably lacking of seriousness, not grave.“His lighthearted banjo performance was appreciated because it relieved the tension in tight situations.”
Where does lighthearted come from?
From Middle English lyght hertyd, liȝt-hertid, from light (adjective) + herted, hertid (“having a disposition”, adjective) (equivalent to light + hearted), from the noun herte.
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Questions about saying lighthearted
How do you pronounce lighthearted?
Say LYTE-har-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtˌhɑrtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtˌhɑːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lighthearted?
Lighthearted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · har · tid.
Is lighthearted 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 /ˈlaɪtˌhɑːtɪd/ (LYTE-hah-tid).