How to Pronounce Flashlight

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

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “flashlight”

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

What does flashlight mean?

noun

  1. A battery-powered hand-held light source.
  2. A flashgun (device used to create flashes of light for photography).

verb

  1. To illuminate with a flashlight.

Synonyms

torch

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Words that rhyme with flashlight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

torchlampsearchlightlanternblowtorchbonfireluminousflare

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flashlight"?▾

"Flashlight" has 2 syllables: flashl · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "flashlight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "flashlight" is /ˈflæʃˌlaɪt/.

What does "flashlight" mean?▾

Flashlight: A battery-powered hand-held light source.

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