enlightening
adjectiveHow many syllables in enlightening?
There are 4 syllables in the word enlightening.Divide enlightening into syllables:
en · light · en · ing
How to pronounce enlightening:
Definition of enlightening:
- enlightening (adjective):
- intended to teach or instruct people
- tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance.
- providing or tending to provide knowledge, understanding, or insight
Synonyms for enlightening:
didactic
edifying
educational
educative
illuminating
informational
informative
instructional
instructive
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Here are some other common words that have 4 syllables, like enlightening does.
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