How to Pronounce Spotlights

To pronounce "spotlights", say SPOTL-ights — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

SPOTL-ights

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💡 Tip for remembering “spotlights”

"spotlights" has 2 syllables: spotl-ights. It rhymes with plights and insights, if that helps it stick.

What does spotlights mean?

noun

  1. A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
  2. The circle of light shed by a spotlight.

verb

  1. To illuminate with a spotlight.

    “We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene.”

  2. To draw attention to.

    “The news series served to spotlight corruption.”

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Words that rhyme with spotlights

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

plightsinsightsrightsignitesacolytessightssiteshighlightsmitesinciteswritesblights

Related words

limelightforegroundspothighlightaimsemphasizesfiresflashpoints

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spotlights"?▾

"Spotlights" has 2 syllables: spotl · ights.

What does "spotlights" mean?▾

Spotlights: A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.

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