How to Pronounce "light up a room"
expression
LYTE-up-uh-ROOM
LYTE-up-ay-ROOM
Definition
To make a room bright with light, or to make a place lively and positive, especially by a person's presence or smile.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹum
British English
lˈaɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYTE-up-uh-ROOM
UK
LYTE-up-ay-ROOM
Listen in Context
Her smile can light up a room.
A big lamp will light up a room quickly.
He always manages to light up a room with his jokes.
You really light up a room when you walk in.