American English

How to pronounce sunlight

nounA2Common word
SUHNlait

/ˈsənˌlaɪt̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The natural light that comes from the sun.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The natural light that comes from the sun.

The plants need plenty of sunlight.

Sunlight filled the room through the large windows.

Common phrases & grammar

direct sunlight · bright sunlight · natural sunlight · sunlight through a window

in + sunlight

sunlight + verb + place

Related words & forms

Usually use sunlight without a or an when you mean light in general.