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limelight

How many syllables in limelight?

  2 syllables

Divide limelight into syllables:   lime-light
Primary syllable stress:   lime-light
Secondary syllable stress:   lime-light
How to pronounce limelight:   lahym-lite
How to say limelight:

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Synonyms for limelight


1 syllable
  • fame
    2 syllables
    • renown
    3 syllables
    • public eye
    4 syllables
      5 syllables
      • public interest
        6 syllables
        • glare of publicity
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          What rhymes with limelight

          2 syllables
          3 syllables
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