How many syllables in spotlight?

Syllables in spotlight

2

spot·light

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

How to say spotlight

Pronunciation/ˈspɑtˌlaɪt/
2 syllables, SPOT-light · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with spotlight

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Questions

How many syllables are in spotlight?
Spotlight has two syllables.
How do you divide spotlight into syllables?
Spotlight divides as spot-light.
Which syllable is stressed in spotlight?
The first syllable (SPOT-light).

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