How to Pronounce "enlightenment"
word
/ˌɛnˈɫaɪtənmənt/
en-LITE-uhn-muhnt
/ɛnlˈaɪtənmənt/
en-LITE-uhn-muhnt
Definition
A state of deep understanding, wisdom, or awareness, especially in a spiritual or intellectual sense. It can also refer to a historical period of new ideas and knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɛnˈɫaɪtənmənt/
British English
/ɛnlˈaɪtənmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-LITE-uhn-muhnt
UK
en-LITE-uhn-muhnt
Listen in Context
Many people seek enlightenment through meditation.
The Enlightenment was a period of great change in Europe.
He reached enlightenment after years of study.
For her, reading philosophy books led to a kind of enlightenment.