Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

light switch

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.53 in modern English

Syllables
light switch
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A switch, usually mounted on a wall in a building, used to turn the light or another appliance such as a fan on and off.

Inflected Forms

light switches (plural)

Phrases

dimmer switch two-way switch three-way switch intermediate switch toggle switch

Frequently Paired Words

dimmer switch DPST two-way switch three-way switch intermediate switch toggle switch

Questions

What does light switch mean?
A switch, usually mounted on a wall in a building, used to turn the light or another appliance such as a fan on and off.

How to pronounce light switch

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