How to Pronounce Searchlight

To pronounce "searchlight", say SEARCHL-ight — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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SEARCHL-ight

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💡 Tip for remembering “searchlight”

"searchlight" has 2 syllables: searchl-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does searchlight mean?

noun

  1. A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.
  2. The light from the above source.

verb

  1. To scan or sweep across like a searchlight.

Words that rhyme with searchlight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

flashlightlamprayspotlightreflectorglowgleamglimmer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "searchlight"?▾

"Searchlight" has 2 syllables: searchl · ight.

What does "searchlight" mean?▾

Searchlight: A light source that projects a bright beam of light in any direction, generally for military use.

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