How to Pronounce "steal the spotlight"
expression
STEEL thuh SPOT-lyte
STEEL thuh SPOT-lyte
Definition
To attract all the attention or praise in a situation, so that others are less noticed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstiɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈspɑtˌɫaɪt
British English
stˈiːl/ /ðə, ði/ /spˈɒtlaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEL thuh SPOT-lyte
UK
STEEL thuh SPOT-lyte
Listen in Context
She wore a bright dress and stole the spotlight at the party.
Sometimes, children steal the spotlight from their parents.
The new singer stole the spotlight with her amazing voice.
He didn't mean to steal the spotlight, but everyone kept talking about his speech.