How to Pronounce "searchlight"
word
ˈsɝtʃˌɫaɪt
SURCH-lyte
sˈɜːtʃlaɪt
SIRCH-lyte
Definition
A searchlight is a powerful light with a focused beam, often used to find or illuminate objects at night, such as in emergencies, security, or performances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝtʃˌɫaɪt
British English
sˈɜːtʃlaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SURCH-lyte
UK
SIRCH-lyte
Listen in Context
The searchlight lit up the night sky.
A police searchlight scanned the dark water for boats.
They used a searchlight to find the missing child in the woods.
You could see the searchlight from miles away during the festival.