How to pronounce ultralight
Say it like uhl-truh-LYTE. Ultralight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYTE).
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- uhl
- truh
- LYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultralight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ultralight
American and British speakers say ultralight in essentially the same way: /ˌʌltrəˈlaɪt/ in the US and /ˌʌltrəˈlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhl-truh-LYTE.
What does ultralight mean?
- Extremely light; weighing very little.
- An aircraft that weighs very little.
Where does ultralight come from?
From ultra- + light.
Words that rhyme with ultralight
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ultralight.
Questions about saying ultralight
How do you pronounce ultralight?
Say uhl-truh-LYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌltrəˈlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌʌltrəˈlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultralight?
Ultralight has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LYTE). Broken into parts: uhl · truh · LYTE.
Do Americans and Brits say ultralight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌltrəˈlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˌʌltrəˈlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.