How many syllables in lightbulb?

There are 2 syllables in the word lightbulb.

Divide lightbulb into syllables:

lightbulb (noun):: an electric lamp such as; electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity.

arc lamp

arc light

bulb

candelabra

candelabrum

candle

chandelier

dark lantern

electric

electric lamp

electric light

electric-light bulb

filament

flare

flashbulb

flashcube

flashlight

floodlight

fluorescent lamp

gaslight

gasolier

girandole

headlight

incandescent lamp

kleig light

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