How many syllables in "enlighten"?

"enlighten" has 3 音节 (en - ligh - ten).

How to divide "enlighten"?

"enlighten" divides into 3 parts: en · ligh · ten.

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

Say each syllable slowly (en... ligh... ten) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音节

"enlighten": 3 音节.

音节:en·ligh·ten

主重音

en-LIGH-ten(en · ligh · ten)○ ● ○

Stress in "enlighten" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈlaɪ.tən⁄

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音节en·ligh·ten

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How many syllables in "enlighten"?: "enlighten" has 3 音节 (en - ligh - ten).
How to divide "enlighten"?: "enlighten" divides into 3 parts: en · ligh · ten.
Where is the stress in "enlighten"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "enlighten"?: Say each syllable slowly (en... ligh... ten) and listen on SayItVid.