limelight

/ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Syllables lime·light

Stress LIME-light

Phonics Breakdown

lime

/laɪm/

long i (i_e)

light

/laɪt/

long i (igh)

Meaning

public attention or fame

Sound Reference

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lime=/laɪm/(time) + light=/laɪt/(night)

Example

The young actor quickly rose to the limelight.