To pronounce "lightener", say LIGHT-en-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lightener
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"lightener" has 3 syllables: light-en-er.
noun
“She claims that incense is a natural mood lightener.”
"Lightener" has 3 syllables: light · en · er.
Lightener: That which lightens.
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