The spelling of the word "most alight" might seem puzzling to some, but it can be easily explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The word is pronounced as /moʊst əˈlaɪt/ with the stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced as the diphthong /oʊ/ and the second syllable ends with the sound of the word "light". "Most alight" means to be on fire or to be illuminated with light. With proper understanding of the pronunciation, the spelling of "most alight" becomes clearer.