To pronounce "unenlightened", say UN-enl-ight-en-ed — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
unenlightened
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UN-enl-ight-en-ed
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"unenlightened" has 5 syllables: un-enl-ight-en-ed. It rhymes with enlightened and frightened, if that helps it stick.
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"Unenlightened" has 5 syllables: un · enl · ight · en · ed.
Unenlightened: Not enlightened; ignorant in general or of some particular fact.
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