how to pronounce sunshine

/ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/

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sunshine is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of sunshine in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… does it does the sunshine add mass to …”

meanings of sunshine

noun:

Geniality or cheerfulness.
Used to address someone who has just woken up and/or is very sleepy.
Ironic form of address used to an inferior or troublemaker.
The direct rays, light or warmth of the sun.
A location on which the sun's rays fall.
The effect which the sun has when it lights and warms some place.
A source of cheerfulness or joy.
Friendly form of address often reserved for juniors.

adjective:

Open to and permitting public access, especially with regard to activities that were previously closed-door or back-room meetings.

name:

A surname.

sunshine frequency in english - B2 level of CEFR

the word sunshine occurs in english on average 27.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.