How to pronounce sunlight
Say it like SUHN-lyte. Sunlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN).
- SUHN
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sunlight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sunlight
American and British speakers say sunlight in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHN-lyte.
What does sunlight mean?
- All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun; especially, that in the visible spectrum and that bathes the Earth.“Sunlight on the skin gives you vitamin D.”
- Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.
- Synonym of sunrise.
- To work on the side (at a secondary job) during the daytime.
Where does sunlight come from?
From Middle English sonnelight, sunneliht, from Old English sunnan lēoht (“sunlight”), equivalent to sun + light.
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Questions about saying sunlight
How do you pronounce sunlight?
Say SUHN-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sunlight?
Sunlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHN). Broken into parts: SUHN · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say sunlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.