How to pronounce starlight
Say it like STAR-lyte. Starlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Starlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of starlight
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-lyte.
What does starlight mean?
- Light emitted from stars.
- Light emitted by those other than the Sun.
Where does starlight come from?
From star + light.
Questions about saying starlight
How do you pronounce starlight?
Say STAR-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in starlight?
Starlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · lyte.
Is starlight pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɑːˌlaɪt/ (STAH-lyte).