How to pronounce moonlighting
Say it like MOON-ly-ting. Moonlighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
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- MOON
- ly
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonlighting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moonlighting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MOON-ly-ting.
What does moonlighting mean?
- present participle and gerund of moonlight How to pronounce moonlight
- The act of, or a period of, working on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night, either openly or secretly.
- Moonshining.
Questions about saying moonlighting
How do you pronounce moonlighting?
Say MOON-ly-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunˌlaɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnˌlaɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonlighting?
Moonlighting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · ly · ting.
Is moonlighting 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 /ˈmuːnˌlaɪtɪŋ/ (MOON-ly-ting).