How many syllables in highlight?

Syllables in highlight

2

high·light

Highlight has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say highlight

Pronunciation/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
2 syllables, HIGH-light · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say highlight slowly and listen for each vowel sound: high, light. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with highlight

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Questions

How many syllables are in highlight?
Highlight has two syllables.
How do you divide highlight into syllables?
Highlight divides as high-light.
Which syllable is stressed in highlight?
The first syllable (HIGH-light).

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