How to Pronounce Lightnings

To pronounce "lightnings", say LIGHTN-ings — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

LIGHTN-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “lightnings”

"lightnings" has 2 syllables: lightn-ings. It rhymes with tightenings, if that helps it stick.

What does lightnings mean?

noun

  1. A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.

    “Although we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder.”

  2. A discharge of this kind.

    “That tree was hit by lightning.”

verb

  1. To produce lightning.

Words that rhyme with lightnings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tightenings

Related words

betwixtlighteninglightinglighted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lightnings"?▾

"Lightnings" has 2 syllables: lightn · ings.

What does "lightnings" mean?▾

Lightnings: A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.

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