How to Pronounce "houselights"
word
ˈhaʊsˌlaɪts
HOWS-lyts
ˈhaʊslaɪts
HOWS-lyts
Definition
Houselights are the lights in a theater that illuminate the audience area—not the stage. They are usually turned on before and after a performance and during intermissions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhaʊsˌlaɪts
British English
ˈhaʊslaɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOWS-lyts
UK
HOWS-lyts
Listen in Context
The houselights went down before the play started.
Please keep the houselights on during the break.
The audience stood up when the houselights came on.
Once the houselights dim, you know the show is about to begin.