Learn the American English pronunciation of "brighten" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "brighten"
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Simple pronunciation
brai-tn
IPA transcription
/ˈbɹaɪ.t̚n̩/
Word frequency
22,380th
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What does "brighten" mean?
to make something more light or more bright
Examples of "brighten" in a sentence
She used white paint to brighten the room.
I bought yellow flowers to brighten her day.
The sunrise will brighten the morning sky.
How common is "brighten"?
Brighten is the 22,380th most common word in English.
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