Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

streetlight

/ˈstɹit.laɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.35 in modern English

Syllables
street-light
IPA
/ˈstɹit.laɪt/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area, usually urban.

Countable

noun

The light produced by these lights.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From street + light.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈstɹit.laɪt/
  • British English: /ˈstɹiːt.laɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

streetlights (plural) street light (alternative) street-light (alternative)

Phrases

streetlight effect

Synonyms

lightpole street lamp

Questions

How do you pronounce streetlight?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstɹit.laɪt/.
What does streetlight mean?
Any large outdoor light used to illuminate a public area, usually urban.
Where does streetlight come from?
From street + light.

How to pronounce streetlight

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈstɹit.laɪt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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