How to Pronounce "limelight"
word
ˈɫaɪmˌɫaɪt
LYM-lyt
lˈaɪmlaɪt
LYM-lyt
Definition
Attention or public notice, especially when someone is the center of attraction. Originally, it referred to a type of stage lighting.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪmˌɫaɪt
British English
lˈaɪmlaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYM-lyt
UK
LYM-lyt
Listen in Context
She loves being in the limelight at school plays.
After the competition, he was in the limelight for weeks.
Not everyone wants to be in the limelight.
Suddenly, after that viral video, she found herself in the limelight.