How to Pronounce Backlight

To pronounce "backlight", say BACKL-ight — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbæk.laɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈbæk.laɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “backlight”

"backlight" has 2 syllables: backl-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does backlight mean?

noun

  1. A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.
  2. Light that is behind a photographic subject.

verb

  1. To illuminate something from behind.

Words that rhyme with backlight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

lightingbacklitilluminationbackdropsidelightlightlightscapeshadow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "backlight"?▾

"Backlight" has 2 syllables: backl · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "backlight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "backlight" is /ˈbæk.laɪt/.

What does "backlight" mean?▾

Backlight: A spotlight that illuminates a photographic subject from behind.

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