How to Pronounce Lite

To pronounce "lite", say LIT-e — 2 syllables, IPA /laɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/laɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lite”

"lite" has 2 syllables: lit-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: light — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lite mean?

noun

  1. Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

    “As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings.”

  2. A source of illumination.

    “Put that light out!”

adjective

  1. Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.

    “The room is light when the Sun shines through the window.”

  2. Pale or whitish in color; highly luminous and more or less deficient in chroma.

    “She had light skin.”

noun

  1. A stone that is not thrown hard enough.
  2. See lights.

Synonyms

visible lightbrightlightfulpalecreammilkwhite

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Words that rhyme with lite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

lightfatlesslow-calnonfatfat-freedietlifestreamlined

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lite"?▾

"Lite" has 2 syllables: lit · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lite" is /laɪt/.

What does "lite" mean?▾

Lite: Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

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