lighthouse
nounDivide lighthouse into syllables:
light · house
How to pronounce lighthouse:
Definition of lighthouse:
- lighthouse (noun):
- a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships.
- a structure (such as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators
Synonyms for lighthouse:
beaconflashcandletowerelectricflashlightlightlampchandelierspotlightShow 2 more
Other 2-syllable words like lighthouse
Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like lighthouse does.
Syllable Quiz
How many syllables in the word plaintively?
Question 1 of 5
Syllable Fun Fact
A syllabic consonant is a consonant that serves as the nucleus of a syllable, an unusual role typically played by vowels.
You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!
Trending words
These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.