How to Pronounce "shed light upon"
expression
ˈʃɛd/ /ˈɫaɪt/ /əˈpɑn
SHED LYTE uh-PAHN
ʃˈɛd/ /lˈaɪt/ /əpˈɒn
SHED LYTE uh-PON
Definition
To make something clearer or easier to understand, often by giving new information or an explanation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɛd/ /ˈɫaɪt/ /əˈpɑn
British English
ʃˈɛd/ /lˈaɪt/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHED LYTE uh-PAHN
UK
SHED LYTE uh-PON
Listen in Context
The new evidence helped shed light upon the case.
The report will shed light upon the causes of the accident.
Can you shed light upon what happened here?
Her explanation really shed light upon why the project failed.