How to Pronounce Lightening

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

LIGHT-en-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “lightening”

"lightening" has 3 syllables: light-en-ing. It rhymes with enlightening and frightening, if that helps it stick.

What does lightening 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.

Words that rhyme with lightening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enlighteningfrighteningheighteningwhiteningbrighteningtightening

Related words

whiteninglightinglightningreducingreductionloweringlesseningrelief

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lightening"?▾

"Lightening" has 3 syllables: light · en · ing.

What does "lightening" mean?▾

Lightening: To make brighter or clearer; to illuminate.

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