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spotlight

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "spotlight" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

spotlight

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

spotlight is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, spotlight is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofspotlight

1noun
  • A bright, directional light or lamp, especially one used to illuminate the focus or center of attention on a stage.
  • The circle of light shed by a spotlight.
  • The center of attention; the highlight or most important part.

    Example: "Some people enjoy the spotlight."

1verb
  • To illuminate with a spotlight.

    Example: "We spotlight the star, but the supporting cast has all the great lines in this scene."

  • To draw attention to.

    Example: "The news series served to spotlight corruption."

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