How to pronounce lightless
Say it like LYTE-les. Lightless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
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- LYTE
- les
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightless 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.
- lesKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lightless
American and British speakers say lightless in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪtlɛs/ in the US and /ˈlaɪtlɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYTE-les.
What does lightless mean?
- Lacking light; unilluminated; dark.
Where does lightless come from?
From Middle English lightles, from Old English lēohtlēas, from Proto-West Germanic *leuhtalaus; equivalent to light (noun) + -less (“lacking, without”).
Questions about saying lightless
How do you pronounce lightless?
Say LYTE-les. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtlɛs/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtlɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightless?
Lightless has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · les.
Do Americans and Brits say lightless the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪtlɛs/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪtlɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.