How to Pronounce Lightened

To pronounce "lightened", say LIGHT-en-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LIGHT-en-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “lightened”

"lightened" has 3 syllables: light-en-ed. It rhymes with enlightened and frightened, if that helps it stick.

What does lightened mean?

verb

  1. To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.

    “to lighten an apartment with lamps or gas; to lighten the streets”

  2. To become brighter or clearer; to brighten.

verb

  1. To alleviate; to reduce the burden of.

    “Sorrow can be lightened by being openly brought out.”

  2. To make light or lighter in weight.

verb

  1. To descend; to light.

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Words that rhyme with lightened

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlightenedfrightenedheightenedbrightenedunenlightenedtightenedwhitened

Related words

brightenalleviatedcommutedeasedmitigatedmoderatedrelievedsoftened

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lightened"?▾

"Lightened" has 3 syllables: light · en · ed.

What does "lightened" mean?▾

Lightened: To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.

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