How to Pronounce "backlit"
word
ˈbæklɪt
BAK-lit
bˈæklɪt
BAK-lit
Definition
Lit from behind, so that the light source is behind the subject, often creating a glowing effect or making the subject stand out. Common in photography, screens, and signs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbæklɪt
British English
bˈæklɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAK-lit
UK
BAK-lit
Listen in Context
The sign was backlit so it could be seen at night.
My keyboard is backlit, so I can type in the dark.
The photo looks beautiful because it is backlit by the sun.
Her face was softly backlit, making her hair glow in the evening light.