How many syllables in "nightlight"?

"nightlight" has 2 lettergrepen (nig - htlight).

How to divide "nightlight"?

"nightlight" divides into 2 parts: nig · htlight.

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

Say each syllable slowly (nig... htlight) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Lettergrepen

"nightlight": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:nig·htlight

Hoofdklemtoon

NIG-htlight(nig · htlight)● ○

Stress in "nightlight" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈnaɪtˌlaɪt⁄

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IPAˈnaɪtˌlaɪt

Lettergrepennig·htlight

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