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How to Pronounce "bright spark"

expression

ˈbɹaɪt/ /ˈspɑɹk
BRYTE-SPARK
bɹˈaɪt/ /spˈɑːk
BRYTE-SPAHK

Definition

A 'bright spark' is someone who is noticeably intelligent or clever. It can also be used sarcastically to describe someone who does something foolish, as if pretending they are smart.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈbɹaɪt/ /ˈspɑɹk

British English

bɹˈaɪt/ /spˈɑːk

Simplified Pronunciation

US

BRYTE-SPARK

UK

BRYTE-SPAHK

Listen in Context

Tom is such a bright spark in math class.

We need a bright spark to solve this problem.

My sister is the bright spark in our family.

Some bright spark left the door open all night.