How many syllables in "lightweight"?

"lightweight" has 2 sílabas (light - weight).

How to divide "lightweight"?

"lightweight" divides into 2 parts: light · weight.

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

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2 Sílabas

"lightweight": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:light·weight

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LIGHT-weight(light · weight)● ○

Stress in "lightweight" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈlaɪt.weɪt⁄

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