How to Pronounce Daylight

To pronounce "daylight", say DAYL-ight — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈdeɪlaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdeɪlaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “daylight”

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

What does daylight mean?

noun

  1. The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.
  2. A light source that simulates daylight.

verb

  1. To expose to daylight
  2. To provide sources of natural illumination such as skylights or windows.

Synonyms

dayspringsunrisesunlightsunshinedaytime

Antonyms

darknessnight

Words that rhyme with daylight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

daytimedaysunrisesunupnightdawningdaybreakdawn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "daylight"?▾

"Daylight" has 2 syllables: dayl · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "daylight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "daylight" is /ˈdeɪlaɪt/.

What does "daylight" mean?▾

Daylight: The light from the Sun, as opposed to that from any other source.

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