How many syllables in "enlightenment"?

"enlightenment" has 4 sílabas (en - light - en - ment).

How to divide "enlightenment"?

"enlightenment" divides into 4 parts: en · light · en · ment.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (en... light... en... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sílabas

"enlightenment": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:en·light·en·ment

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en-LIGHT-en-ment(en · light · en · ment)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "enlightenment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈlaɪt.n̩.mənt⁄

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How many syllables in "enlightenment"?: "enlightenment" has 4 sílabas (en - light - en - ment).
How to divide "enlightenment"?: "enlightenment" divides into 4 parts: en · light · en · ment.
Where is the stress in "enlightenment"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "enlightenment"?: Say each syllable slowly (en... light... en... ment) and listen on SayItVid.