spotlight

/ˈspɒt.laɪt/

Syllables spot·light

Stress SPOT-light

Phonics Breakdown

spot

/spɒt/

short o

light

/laɪt/

long i (igh)

Meaning

a strong light used to illuminate a person or object; public attention

Sound Reference

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spot=/spɒt/(spot) + light=/laɪt/(light)

Example

The singer stood in the spotlight on stage.