To pronounce "lightens", say LIGHT-ens — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
lightens
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LIGHT-ens
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"lightens" has 2 syllables: light-ens. It rhymes with enlightens and frightens, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lightens" has 2 syllables: light · ens.
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