How do you pronounce "lightened"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪtənd/ (LEYET-uhnd). In British English: /lˈaɪtənd/ (L-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪtənd/ (LUH-it-uhnd). In Australian English: /lˈaɪtənd/ (L-eyet).

Is "lightened" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪtənd/ (LEYET-uhnd), while in British English it's /lˈaɪtənd/ (L-eyet).

How to Pronounce "lightened"

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lightened

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/ˈlaɪtənd/

LEYET-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

laɪtlight·əndened

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