Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

candlelit

/ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.25 in modern English

Syllables
can-dlelit
IPA
/ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlɪt/
12
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Lit by a candle or candles.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From candle + lit.

Phrases

Questions

How do you pronounce candlelit?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkæn.dl̩ˌlɪt/.
What does candlelit mean?
Lit by a candle or candles.
Where does candlelit come from?
From candle + lit.

How to pronounce candlelit

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