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