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How to pronounce “limelight

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Pronunciation guide for limelight

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Practice the English pronunciation of limelight with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
The History of Flash PhotographyAnd they tried to use, first of all, limelight
Definition summary
The intense white light produced when heating lime in an oxyhydrogen flame.

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How to pronounce limelight

The History of Flash Photography

And they tried to use, first of all, limelight

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “limelight

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • The intense white light produced when heating lime in an oxyhydrogen flame.
  • A type of stage lighting once used in theatres and music halls, producing a bright light by the use of incandescent quicklime.
  • (by extension) Attention, notice, a starring or central role, present fame; spotlight.
  • [Verb]
  • to illuminate with limelight

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Similar Sounds

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