How to pronounce lightnings
Say it like LYTE-ningz. Lightnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
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- LYTE
- ningz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightnings 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.
- ningzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lightnings
American and British speakers say lightnings in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYTE-ningz.
What does lightnings mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lightning How to pronounce lightning
Questions about saying lightnings
How do you pronounce lightnings?
Say LYTE-ningz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightnings?
Lightnings has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · ningz.
Do Americans and Brits say lightnings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪtnɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.