How to Pronounce Enlightened

To pronounce "enlightened", say ENL-ight-en-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ənˈlaɪtn̩d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ənˈlaɪtn̩d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enlightened”

"enlightened" has 4 syllables: enl-ight-en-ed. It rhymes with frightened and heightened, if that helps it stick.

What does enlightened mean?

verb

  1. To supply with light.

    “The sun enlightens the Earth.”

  2. To make something clear to (someone); to give knowledge or understanding to.

noun

  1. Someone who has been introduced to the mysteries of some activity, religion especially Buddhism

adjective

  1. Educated or informed
  2. Made aware of something

Synonyms

appriseinformnotifyilluminateillumine

Antonyms

endarken

Words that rhyme with enlightened

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frightenedheightenedbrightenedunenlightenedtightenedwhitenedlightened

Related words

knowledgeableinformedknowingwell-readwell-educatedlearnedinitiatelettered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enlightened"?▾

"Enlightened" has 4 syllables: enl · ight · en · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "enlightened"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enlightened" is /ənˈlaɪtn̩d/.

What does "enlightened" mean?▾

Enlightened: To supply with light.

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