How to Pronounce "in the limelight"
expression
in thuh LIME-lite
in thuh LIME-lite
Definition
If you are in the limelight, you are the center of attention, especially in public or in the media.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫaɪmˌɫaɪt
British English
ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈaɪmlaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in thuh LIME-lite
UK
in thuh LIME-lite
Listen in Context
After his great performance, the actor was in the limelight.
She likes being in the limelight at parties.
Politicians are often in the limelight.
Some celebrities find it stressful to always be in the limelight.