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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lightable

/ˈlaɪtəbəl/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
light-a-ble
IPA
/ˈlaɪtəbəl/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Capable of being illuminated or made light or bright; able to affix with a light.

adj

Capable of catching fire or being ignited.

Etymology

From light (“to illuminate, shine, ignite”, verb) + -able (“capable of”, suffix forming adjectives).

Word Breakdown

Derived Forms

unlightable

Frequently Paired Words

relightable

Synonyms

illuminable ignitable

Rhymes With

writable biteable fightable sightable

Questions

How do you pronounce lightable?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtəbəl/.
What does lightable mean?
Capable of being illuminated or made light or bright; able to affix with a light.
Where does lightable come from?
From light (“to illuminate, shine, ignite”, verb) + -able (“capable of”, suffix forming adjectives).

How to pronounce lightable

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