How to pronounce lightish
Say it like LY-tish. Lightish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightish 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.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lightish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LY-tish.
What does lightish mean?
- Somewhat light in color.
- Somewhat light in weight.
Where does lightish come from?
From light + -ish.
Words that rhyme with lightish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lightish.
Questions about saying lightish
How do you pronounce lightish?
Say LY-tish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightish?
Lightish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · tish.
Is lightish 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 /ˈlaɪtɪʃ/ (LY-tish).