how to pronounce lighthouse

/ˈlaɪt.haʊs/

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lighthouse is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of lighthouse in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… Old West Pier lighthouse for a view over …”

meanings of lighthouse

noun:

A tower or other structure exhibiting a light or lights to warn or guide sailors.

lighthouse frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word lighthouse occurs in english on average 3.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.