How to Pronounce Brightening

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

BRIGHT-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “brightening”

"brightening" has 3 syllables: bright-en-ing. It rhymes with enlightening and frightening, if that helps it stick.

What does brightening 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

noun

  1. An instance of becoming brighter.

Words that rhyme with brightening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlighteningfrighteninglighteninglightningheighteningwhiteningtightening

Related words

lightenclearbrightbrightsomenesslightenershineilluminant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "brightening"?▾

"Brightening" has 3 syllables: bright · en · ing.

What does "brightening" mean?▾

Brightening: To make bright or brighter in color.

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