How to Pronounce "bright spark"
expression
ˈbɹaɪt/ /ˈspɑɹk
BRYTE-SPARK
bɹˈaɪt/ /spˈɑːk
BRYTE-SPAHK
Definition
A 'bright spark' is someone who is noticeably intelligent or clever. It can also be used sarcastically to describe someone who does something foolish, as if pretending they are smart.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹaɪt/ /ˈspɑɹk
British English
bɹˈaɪt/ /spˈɑːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRYTE-SPARK
UK
BRYTE-SPAHK
Listen in Context
Tom is such a bright spark in math class.
We need a bright spark to solve this problem.
My sister is the bright spark in our family.
Some bright spark left the door open all night.