Syllables Rhymes Quiz

lightening

The # of syllables in lightening can be found in the Syllable Dictionary at HowManySyllables.com/syllables/lightening .

How many syllables in lightening?

3 syllables

Divide lightening into syllables: light-en-ing
How to pronounce lightening: lite-n-ing
How to say lightening:

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