How to Pronounce Enlightenment

To pronounce "enlightenment", say ENL-ight-enm-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /-laɪtmənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/-laɪtmənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enlightenment”

"enlightenment" has 4 syllables: enl-ight-enm-ent.

What does enlightenment mean?

noun

  1. An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.
  2. A concept in spirituality, philosophy and psychology related to achieving clarity of perception, reason and knowledge.

Synonyms

epiphanypeace that passeth understandingsatori

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Related words

epiphanyawarenessintelligenceelucidationexplanationinformationindoctrinationhint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enlightenment"?▾

"Enlightenment" has 4 syllables: enl · ight · enm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "enlightenment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enlightenment" is /-laɪtmənt/.

What does "enlightenment" mean?▾

Enlightenment: An act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened or instructed.

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