To pronounce "lightfast", say LIGHTF-ast — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪtfæst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlaɪtfæst/
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"lightfast" has 2 syllables: lightf-ast. It rhymes with aghast and steadfast, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“Verdigris is lightfast in oil paint, as numerous examples of fifteenth-century paintings show.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lightfast" has 2 syllables: lightf · ast.
The IPA transcription of "lightfast" is /ˈlaɪtfæst/.
Lightfast: Resistant to fading.
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