How to pronounce lightened
Say it like LY-tund. Lightened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- tund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 lightened
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LY-tund.
What does lightened mean?
- simple past and past participle of lighten How to pronounce lighten
Words that rhyme with lightened
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Questions about saying lightened
How do you pronounce lightened?
Say LY-tund. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtənd/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightened?
Lightened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · tund.
Is lightened 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 /ˈlaɪtənd/ (LY-tund).