brighten

/ˈbraɪtən/

Syllables bright·en

Stress BRIGHT-en

Phonics Breakdown

bright

/braɪt/

long i (i-e)

en

/ən/

schwa

Meaning

to become or make something lighter or happier

Sound Reference

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bright=/braɪt/(bright) + en=/ən/(open)

Example

A smile can brighten your day.