How to Pronounce Brightened

To pronounce "brightened", say BRIGHT-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

BRIGHT-en-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “brightened”

"brightened" has 3 syllables: bright-en-ed. It rhymes with enlightened and frightened, if that helps it stick.

What does brightened 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 brightened

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlightenedfrightenedheightenedunenlightenedtightenedwhitenedlightened

Related words

lightenclearlitglowedgleamedlightenedlighted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brightened"?▾

"Brightened" has 3 syllables: bright · en · ed.

What does "brightened" mean?▾

Brightened: To make bright or brighter in color.

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