How to pronounce stoplight
Say it like STOP-lyte. Stoplight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP).
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- STOP
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stoplight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STOPSay 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 stoplight
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: STOP-lyte.
What does stoplight mean?
- A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber, and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop, and stop, respectively.
- A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.
Where does stoplight come from?
From stop + light.
Questions about saying stoplight
How do you pronounce stoplight?
Say STOP-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑˌplaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstɒˌplaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stoplight?
Stoplight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STOP). Broken into parts: STOP · lyte.
Is stoplight pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈstɒˌplaɪt/ (STOP-lyte).