To pronounce "light-bulb", say LIGHTB-ulb — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"light-bulb" has 2 syllables: lightb-ulb.
"Light-bulb" has 2 syllables: lightb · ulb.
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