How to Pronounce "brightened"
word
ˈbɹaɪtənd
BRY-tənd
bɹˈaɪtənd
bry-TƏND
Definition
Became lighter, more full of light, or more cheerful. Can describe making a place brighter or a person's mood becoming happier.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹaɪtənd
British English
bɹˈaɪtənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRY-tənd
UK
bry-TƏND
Listen in Context
The sun brightened the room in the morning.
Her smile brightened her face.
The sky brightened after the rain stopped.
His mood brightened as soon as he heard the good news.