How to Pronounce Enlighten

To pronounce "enlighten", say ENL-ight-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ənˈlaɪtn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ənˈlaɪtn̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enlighten”

"enlighten" has 3 syllables: enl-ight-en. It rhymes with heighten and seitan, if that helps it stick.

What does enlighten mean?

verb

To supply with light.
“The sun enlightens the Earth.”
To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

Synonyms

apprise inform notify illuminate illumine

Antonyms

endarken

Words that rhyme with enlighten

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heighten seitan lighten tighten brighten frighten witan righten write-in slighten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enlighten"?▾

"Enlighten" has 3 syllables: enl · ight · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "enlighten"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enlighten" is /ənˈlaɪtn̩/.

What does "enlighten" mean?▾

Enlighten: To supply with light.

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