How to pronounce nightlight
Say it like NYTE-lyte. Nightlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nightlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nightlight
American and British speakers say nightlight in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-lyte.
What does nightlight mean?
- A small, dim light or lamp left on overnight.“He put a small nightlight in the bathroom to find his way around in the dark.”
- Light that shines at night, such as moonlight or starlight.
Where does nightlight come from?
From night + light.
Questions about saying nightlight
How do you pronounce nightlight?
Say NYTE-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nightlight?
Nightlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say nightlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.