How to pronounce heightened
Say it like HY-tund. Heightened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY).
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- HY
- tund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Heightened pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of heightened
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: HY-tund.
What does heightened mean?
- simple past and past participle of heighten How to pronounce heighten
- Increased in intensity or concentration; elevated.
Words that rhyme with heightened
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Questions about saying heightened
How do you pronounce heightened?
Say HY-tund. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪtənd/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪtənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in heightened?
Heightened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HY). Broken into parts: HY · tund.
Is heightened 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 /ˈhaɪtənd/ (HY-tund).