How do you divide enlightenment into syllables?

Enlightenment divides as en-light-en-ment.

Which syllable is stressed in enlightenment?

The second syllable (en-LIGHT-en-ment).

Syllables in enlightenment

en·light·en·ment

Enlightenment has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌɛnˈlaɪtənmənt/ 4 syllables, en-LIGHT-en-ment · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	13

To count it yourself, say enlightenment slowly and listen for each vowel sound: en, light, en, ment. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in enlightenment?: Enlightenment has four syllables.
How do you divide enlightenment into syllables?: Enlightenment divides as en-light-en-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in enlightenment?: The second syllable (en-LIGHT-en-ment).