How to pronounce enlightened
Say it like en-LY-tund. Enlightened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- en
- LY
- tund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enlightened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enlightened
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-LY-tund.
What does enlightened mean?
- Educated or informed.
- Made aware of something.
- Freed from illusion.
- Someone who has been introduced to the mysteries of some activity, religion especially Buddhism
- simple past and past participle of enlighten How to pronounce enlighten
Words that rhyme with enlightened
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of enlightened.
Questions about saying enlightened
How do you pronounce enlightened?
Say en-LY-tund. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛnˈlaɪtənd/. In British English it is /ˌɛnˈlaɪtənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enlightened?
Enlightened has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: en · LY · tund.
Is enlightened 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 /ˌɛnˈlaɪtənd/ (en-LY-tund).