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