How to Pronounce Lightbulb

To pronounce "lightbulb", 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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2

Syllables

9

Letters

LIGHTB-ulb

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💡 Tip for remembering “lightbulb”

"lightbulb" has 2 syllables: lightb-ulb. It rhymes with bulb and stilb, if that helps it stick.

What does lightbulb mean?

noun

  1. An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.
  2. (by extension) An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.

    “a fluorescent light bulb”

Synonyms

bulbglow-lampincandescent lamplight globe

Words that rhyme with lightbulb

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bulbstilb

Related words

bulbbuzzkilldimbulbbuttonholer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lightbulb"?▾

"Lightbulb" has 2 syllables: lightb · ulb.

What does "lightbulb" mean?▾

Lightbulb: An evacuated glass bulb containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.

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