lightweight

/ˈlaɪtweɪt/

Syllables light·weight

Stress LIGHT-weight

Phonics Breakdown

light

/laɪt/

long i (igh)

weight

/weɪt/

long ai

Meaning

not heavy; weighing little

Sound Reference

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light=/laɪt/(night) + weight=/weɪt/(late)

Example

This laptop is lightweight and easy to carry.