How do you pronounce "candlelight"?

In American English: /ˈkændəlˌlaɪt/ (KAND-uhl-leyet). In British English: /kˈandəllˌaɪt/ (K-and). In Canadian English: /ˈkændəlˌlʌɪt/ (KAND-uhl-luh-it). In Australian English: /kˈandəllˌaɪt/ (K-and).

Is "candlelight" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkændəlˌlaɪt/ (KAND-uhl-leyet), while in British English it's /kˈandəllˌaɪt/ (K-and).

How to Pronounce "candlelight"

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candlelight

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/ˈkændəlˌlaɪt/

KAND-uhl-leyet

Syllable Breakdown

kændcan·əldle·laɪtlight

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