To pronounce "candlelight", say CANDL-el-ight — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkændllaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
candlelight
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/ˈkændllaɪt/
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"candlelight" has 3 syllables: candl-el-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Candlelight" has 3 syllables: candl · el · ight.
The IPA transcription of "candlelight" is /ˈkændllaɪt/.
Candlelight: The light emitted by a candle.
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