How to Pronounce "light as air"
expression
ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɛɹ
LYTE-uhz-AIR
lˈaɪt/ /ˈæs/ /ˈeə
LYTE-uz-AIR
Definition
Describes something that is extremely light in weight or feels very airy and easy, often used for objects, feelings, or foods.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɛɹ
British English
lˈaɪt/ /ˈæs/ /ˈeə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYTE-uhz-AIR
UK
LYTE-uz-AIR
Listen in Context
This cake is light as air.
Her scarf feels light as air.
After the test, I felt light as air.
These shoes are light as air—I barely notice them.