Word parts enlighten + -ment Pronunciation IPA (key): /ɪnˈlaɪtənmənt/ or /ənˈlaɪtənmənt/ or /-laɪtmənt/ Audio (UK)(file) Noun Singular enlightenment Plural enlightenments (usually singular) Enlightenment is an act of enlightening, or the state of being enlightened.Wikiwand - on Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.Remove ads