To pronounce "brightens", say BRIGHT-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
brightens
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BRIGHT-ens
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"brightens" has 2 syllables: bright-ens. It rhymes with enlightens and frightens, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Brightens" has 2 syllables: bright · ens.
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