To pronounce "brightness", say BRIGHTN-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈbɹaɪtnəs/
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"brightness" has 2 syllables: brightn-ess. It rhymes with politeness and tightness, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Brightness" has 2 syllables: brightn · ess.
The IPA transcription of "brightness" is /ˈbɹaɪtnəs/.
Brightness: The quality of being bright.
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