How to Pronounce Stoplight

To pronounce "stoplight", say STOPL-ight — 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

STOPL-ight

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💡 Tip for remembering “stoplight”

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

What does stoplight mean?

noun

  1. A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop and stop, respectively.
  2. A light on the rear of a vehicle that is activated when braking; a brake light.

Synonyms

robottraffic lighttraffic signal

Words that rhyme with stoplight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "stoplight"?▾

"Stoplight" has 2 syllables: stopl · ight.

What does "stoplight" mean?▾

Stoplight: A traffic control signal, traditionally consisting of three lights, colored green, yellow/amber and red, meaning proceed, prepare to stop and stop, respectively.

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