How to Pronounce Enlightening

To pronounce "enlightening", say ENL-ight-en-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

ENL-ight-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “enlightening”

"enlightening" has 4 syllables: enl-ight-en-ing. It rhymes with frightening and lightening, if that helps it stick.

What does enlightening 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.

adjective

  1. Serving to enlighten.

Synonyms

appriseinformnotifyilluminateillumine

Antonyms

endarken

Words that rhyme with enlightening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

frighteninglighteninglightningheighteningwhiteningbrighteningtightening

Related words

informativeedifyinginstructiveilluminatinginformingillustrativerevealingdidactic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enlightening"?▾

"Enlightening" has 4 syllables: enl · ight · en · ing.

What does "enlightening" mean?▾

Enlightening: To supply with light.

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