How to Pronounce "lightning fast"
expression
ˈɫaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈfæst
LITE-ning FAST
lˈaɪtnɪŋ/ /fˈɑːst
LITE-ning FAHST
Definition
Extremely fast, as quick as a flash of lightning; used to describe things that happen very quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪtnɪŋ/ /ˈfæst
British English
lˈaɪtnɪŋ/ /fˈɑːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LITE-ning FAST
UK
LITE-ning FAHST
Listen in Context
The rabbit ran lightning fast across the field.
She typed a lightning fast reply to the email.
The internet here is lightning fast.
Customer service gave me a lightning fast response!