How many syllables in "candlelight"?

"candlelight" has 3 syllabes (can - dle - light).

How to divide "candlelight"?

"candlelight" divides into 3 parts: can · dle · light.

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

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

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"candlelight": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:can·dle·light

Accent principal

CAN-dle-light(can · dle · light)● ○ ○

Stress in "candlelight" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkændəlˌlaɪt⁄

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IPAˈkændəlˌlaɪt

Syllabescan·dle·light

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How many syllables in "candlelight"?: "candlelight" has 3 syllabes (can - dle - light).
How to divide "candlelight"?: "candlelight" divides into 3 parts: can · dle · light.
Where is the stress in "candlelight"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "candlelight"?: Say each syllable slowly (can... dle... light) and listen on SayItVid.