How to pronounce streetlight
Say it like STREET-lyte. Streetlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STREET).
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- STREET
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Streetlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of streetlight
American and British speakers say streetlight in essentially the same way: /ˈstritlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈstriːtlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STREET-lyte.
What does streetlight mean?
- Any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area, usually urban.“At night the streetlights of Paris are beautiful to see.”
- The light produced by these lights.
Where does streetlight come from?
From street + light.
Questions about saying streetlight
How do you pronounce streetlight?
Say STREET-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈstritlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstriːtlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in streetlight?
Streetlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STREET). Broken into parts: STREET · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say streetlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstritlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstriːtlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.