How many syllables in "spotlight"?

"spotlight" has 2 sílabas (spot - light).

How to divide "spotlight"?

"spotlight" divides into 2 parts: spot · light.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (spot... light) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"spotlight": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:spot·light

Acento principal

SPOT-light(spot · light)● ○

Stress in "spotlight" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈspɒt.laɪt⁄

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IPAˈspɒt.laɪt

Sílabasspot·light

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How many syllables in "spotlight"?: "spotlight" has 2 sílabas (spot - light).
How to divide "spotlight"?: "spotlight" divides into 2 parts: spot · light.
Where is the stress in "spotlight"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "spotlight"?: Say each syllable slowly (spot... light) and listen on SayItVid.