English pronunciation · Words Starting with H
Highlight Pronunciation
Highlight is pronounced HY-lyt, IPA /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/.
HY-lyt
US /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/ · UK /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
Syllables: HY · lyt (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: The best or most interesting part of something, or to draw attention to it.
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Highlight in a Sentence
- The highlight of the trip was the ferry crossing.
- Please highlight any changes in yellow.
- Her speech highlighted the cost to small farms.
Common Mispronunciations of Highlight
Not HIG-lyt
Both gh groups are silent, so the word is high plus light with nothing sounded in between.
Not hy-LYT
Compounds of this shape load the first half, which is how a highlight stays distinct from the phrase a high light.
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