lightweight
LAI-TWAYT
laitwayt
/ˈlaɪˈtweɪt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “lightweight” is spelled “laitwayt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ai | t | w | ay | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /aɪ/ | /t/ | /w/ | /eɪ/ | /t/ |
English writes “lightweight” with
11 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“laitwayt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “lightweight”
waitgreatlatehatedatestraightstateeightappreciateweight
“lightweight” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “lightweight”?
“lightweight” is pronounced LAI-TWAYT — IPA /ˈlaɪˈtweɪt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “laitwayt”.
How many syllables are in “lightweight”?
“lightweight” has 2 syllables: LAI-TWAYT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).