How to pronounce brightens
Say it like BRY-tunz. Brightens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY).
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US American/ˈbraɪtənz/BRY-tunz
UK British/ˈbraɪtənz/BRY-tunz
- BRY
- tunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brightens 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.
- tunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of brightens
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BRY-tunz.
What does brightens mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of brighten How to pronounce brighten
Questions about saying brightens
How do you pronounce brightens?
Say BRY-tunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraɪtənz/. In British English it is /ˈbraɪtənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brightens?
Brightens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRY). Broken into parts: BRY · tunz.
Is brightens 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 /ˈbraɪtənz/ (BRY-tunz).