How to Pronounce "enlightening"
word
ˌɛnˈɫaɪtənɪŋ/, /ɛnˈɫaɪtnɪŋ
en-LY-tuh-ning
ɛnlˈaɪtənɪŋ
en-LY-tuh-ning
Definition
Providing new knowledge or insight; making something clearer or easier to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛnˈɫaɪtənɪŋ/, /ɛnˈɫaɪtnɪŋ
British English
ɛnlˈaɪtənɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-LY-tuh-ning
UK
en-LY-tuh-ning
Listen in Context
That book was very enlightening.
The teacher's explanation was enlightening.
Talking to older people can be enlightening.
I found our discussion yesterday really enlightening.