How to pronounce tealight
Say it like TEE-lyte. Tealight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE).
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- TEE
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tealight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tealight
American and British speakers say tealight in essentially the same way: /ˈtiˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈtiːˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEE-lyte.
What does tealight mean?
- A small, typically circular candle encased in a thin metal cup, so that it liquefies completely when lit and burns as a wick immersed in molten wax.
Where does tealight come from?
From tea + light, since they are sometimes used to keep a teapot warm.
Questions about saying tealight
How do you pronounce tealight?
Say TEE-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈtiˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtiːˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tealight?
Tealight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEE). Broken into parts: TEE · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say tealight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtiˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtiːˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.