How to Pronounce Brighten

To pronounce "brighten", say BRIGHT-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹaɪtən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈbɹaɪtən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “brighten”

"brighten" has 2 syllables: bright-en. It rhymes with enlighten and heighten, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: breighton, brighton — easy to mix up when writing.

What does brighten mean?

verb

  1. To make bright or brighter in color.

    “We brightened the room with a new coat of paint.”

  2. To make illustrious, or more distinguished; to add luster or splendor to

Words that rhyme with brighten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlightenheightenseitanlightentightenfrightenwitanrightenwrite-inslighten

Related words

lightenclearilluminateenlightenenhancegildupbrighten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brighten"?▾

"Brighten" has 2 syllables: bright · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "brighten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "brighten" is /ˈbɹaɪtən/.

What does "brighten" mean?▾

Brighten: To make bright or brighter in color.

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