How to pronounce heaten
Say it like HEE-tun. Heaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE).
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- HEE
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heaten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heaten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HEE-tun.
What does heaten mean?
- To increase in heat; make or become hotter
Where does heaten come from?
From heat + -en.
Words that rhyme with heaten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of heaten.
Questions about saying heaten
How do you pronounce heaten?
Say HEE-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈhitən/. In British English it is /ˈhiːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heaten?
Heaten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEE). Broken into parts: HEE · tun.
Is heaten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈhiːtən/ (HEE-tun).