How do you pronounce "lightens"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪtənz/ (LEYET-uhnz). In British English: /lˈaɪtənz/ (L-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪtənz/ (LUH-it-uhnz). In Australian English: /lˈaɪtənz/ (L-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪtənz/ (LEYET-uhnz), while in British English it's /lˈaɪtənz/ (L-eyet).

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lightens

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/ˈlaɪtənz/

LEYET-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

laɪtlight·ənzens

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