To pronounce "light-year", say LIGHTY-ear — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LIGHTY-ear
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"light-year" has 2 syllables: lighty-ear.
"Light-year" has 2 syllables: lighty · ear.
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