How to Pronounce "lights out"
expression
ˈɫaɪts/ /ˈaʊt
LYTS-OWT
lˈaɪts/ /ˈaʊt
LYTS-OWT
Definition
"Lights out" means the time when all lights must be turned off, often used in places like the military, prisons, or schools to signal bedtime or quiet time. It can also mean turning off the lights in general.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪts/ /ˈaʊt
British English
lˈaɪts/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYTS-OWT
UK
LYTS-OWT
Listen in Context
When the clock strikes ten, it's lights out at the camp.
Please remember, lights out is at eleven in the dorm.
After lights out, everyone must be quiet.
The kids tried to talk after lights out, but the teacher caught them.