How to pronounce moonlit
Say it like MOON-lit. Moonlit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
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- MOON
- lit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonlit 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.
- litGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of moonlit
American and British speakers say moonlit in essentially the same way: /ˈmunˌlɪt/ in the US and /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOON-lit.
What does moonlit mean?
- Lit by moonlight.
Where does moonlit come from?
From moon + lit. Compare Saterland Frisian mouneljoacht (“moonlit”), West Frisian moanneljocht (“moonlit”), Dutch maanverlicht (“moonlit”), Danish månelys (“moonlit”), Swedish månljus (“moonlit”).
Questions about saying moonlit
How do you pronounce moonlit?
Say MOON-lit. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunˌlɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonlit?
Moonlit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · lit.
Do Americans and Brits say moonlit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmunˌlɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmuːnˌlɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.