How to Pronounce Lights-out

To pronounce "lights-out", say LIGHTS-out — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlaɪts.aʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈlaɪts.aʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lights-out”

"lights-out" has 2 syllables: lights-out.

What does lights-out mean?

noun

  1. The time at night at which artificial lights are to be turned off, a curfew or bedtime.
  2. The prescribed bedtime for persons living in a boarding school or staying in a hospital.

    “We were all expected to be in bed by lights-out.”

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lights-out"?▾

"Lights-out" has 2 syllables: lights · out.

What is the IPA transcription of "lights-out"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lights-out" is /ˈlaɪts.aʊt/.

What does "lights-out" mean?▾

Lights-out: The time at night at which artificial lights are to be turned off, a curfew or bedtime.

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