To pronounce "slighten", say SLIGHT-en — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
slighten
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"slighten" has 2 syllables: slight-en. It rhymes with enlighten and heighten, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Slighten" has 2 syllables: slight · en.
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