highlight

/ˈhaɪlaɪt/

Syllables high·light

Stress HIGH-light

Phonics Breakdown

high

/haɪ/

long i (i-e)

light

/laɪt/

long i (i-e)

Meaning

the most important or exciting part; to emphasize

Sound Reference

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high=/haɪ/(high) + light=/laɪt/(light)

Example

The final goal was the highlight of the match.