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