How many syllables in "alight"?

"alight" has 2 syllabes (a - light).

How to divide "alight"?

"alight" divides into 2 parts: a · light.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"alight": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:a·light

Accent principal

a-LIGHT(a · light)○ ●

Stress in "alight" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈlaɪt⁄

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IPAəˈlaɪt

Syllabesa·light

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