How to pronounce brightening
Say it like BRY-tuh-ning. Brightening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY).
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- BRY
- tuh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brightening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of brightening
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BRY-tuh-ning.
What does brightening mean?
- present participle and gerund of brighten How to pronounce brighten
- An instance of becoming brighter.
Words that rhyme with brightening
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of brightening.
Questions about saying brightening
How do you pronounce brightening?
Say BRY-tuh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brightening?
Brightening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY). Broken into parts: BRY · tuh · ning.
Is brightening pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbraɪtənɪŋ/ (BRY-tuh-ning).